Hyundai Elantra GT and Elantra recall 26V307000 - Inflator Module
NHTSA · May 14, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V307000 (Hyundai), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 3,493.
- Component: Inflator Module.
- 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
- 26V307000
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 3,493 vehicles, it is larger than 66% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Consequence
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective action
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Elantra | 2015 |
| Hyundai | Elantra | 2016 |
| Hyundai | Elantra Gt | 2016 |
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