2026 Hyundai Elantra recalls and problems

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra has 3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

How the 2026 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 Elantra model years — 27th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

3recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

1injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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3 recalls

Wheels

Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V693000 · 17 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.

Risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hub bearing assemblies and reinstall the wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Suspension

Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V692000 · 24 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 309. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Air Bags

Apr 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags1

Unknown or other1

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Hyundai Elantra years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, the latest from Oct 20, 2026 (wheels). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1), unknown or other (1), wheels (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.