Hyundai Elantra, Elantra N, Tucson and others: Side impact

Date

April 20, 2026

Filed by

Hyundai Motor America

Vehicles

Hyundai Elantra (2026); Hyundai Elantra N (2025); Hyundai Tucson (2026); Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (2026); Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid (2026)

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact

Description of the defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

Potentially affected

2931

What can happen

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.

Owner notification date

June 11, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

299

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

SENSOR ASSY, A TYPE CRASH · Side impact sensor (B-Pillar) · 95920-AA150

Recall number

26V254000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.