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Hyundai recall — Side Impact
NHTSA · April 20, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V254000 (Hyundai), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 2,931.
- Component: Side Impact.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Hyundai Motor America
- Source ID
- 26V254000
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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Elantra | 2026 |
| Hyundai | Elantra N | 2025 |
| Hyundai | Tucson | 2026 |
| Hyundai | Tucson Hybrid | 2026 |
| Hyundai | Tucson Plug-In Hybrid | 2026 |
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