Hyundai recall: Air bags
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Elantra 2015–2016
- Hyundai Elantra Gt 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V307000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 29, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,493
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 18, 2015 to Aug 24, 2015
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
- Maker's own recall number
- 300
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Visibility Dec 14, 2018
- Hyundai recall: Wheels Oct 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Suspension Oct 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Air bags Apr 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Back over prevention Nov 21, 2024
- Hyundai recall: Engine and engine cooling May 1, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.