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Model year 2026 · Hyundai

2026 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent was reported on May 14, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ELANTRA, ELANTRA HYBRID.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V308000May 14, 2026Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu)
26V254000April 20, 2026Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V308000Manufacturer no. 301

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu)

Report received by NHTSA
May 14, 2026
Owner notification
July 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
54,337 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra
Not reported – December 31, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA HYBRID

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

Safety risk

Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 301. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V308000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V254000Manufacturer no. 299

Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact

Report received by NHTSA
April 20, 2026
Owner notification
June 11, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,931 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra
September 2, 2025 – October 15, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA

Defect summary

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 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V254000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 15, 2026.