Hyundai recall 26V254000 - Side Impact

NHTSA · April 20, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V254000 (Hyundai), reported April 20, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 2,931.
• Component: Side Impact.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

April 20, 2026

Recalling firm

Hyundai Motor America

Source ID

26V254000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 238 recall campaigns from Hyundai Motor America since 2010, 22 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 2,931 vehicles, it is larger than 65% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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