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2026 Hyundai Elantra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

NHTSA also files the 2026 Hyundai Elantra separately as Elantra Hybrid — 2 recall campaigns.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2026 Hyundai Elantra owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, describing incidents dated July 27, 2026 to October 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint
  • Wheels 1 complaint

Together, the 3 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11771842 · Filed

    The “consider taking a break” alert comes on every few miles including in the first few miles of driving. It is distracting and I need it shut off!

  • ODI #11759642 · Filed

    my car was t-boned on the passenger side at the b pillar and airbags did not deploy. yes the body shop confirmed the airbags did not deploy. no warnings or messages.

  • ODI #11756046 · Filed

    To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this formal complaint to request review of a potentially serious vehicle-safety failure involving a rental automobile provided to me by Hertz at its [XXX] location. Although Hertz is presently attempting to collect approximately $97 from me for alleged tire…

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Loss of Steering Control From Loose Fasteners

NHTSA #26V692000 · Suspension — Front — Macpherson Strut · NHTSA notice

Reported October 20, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 24 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 309 · Vehicles built December 30, 2025 – July 6, 2026 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace 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.

Wheel May Detach

NHTSA #26V693000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported October 20, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 17 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 310 · Vehicles built August 10, 2026 – August 24, 2026 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, 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 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Misassembled Air Bag Sensors

NHTSA #26V254000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Side Impact · NHTSA notice

Reported April 20, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 2,931 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 299 · Owners notified June 11, 2026 · Vehicles built September 2, 2025 – October 15, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Other Hyundai Elantra model years

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