CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some newer Hyundai Elantra N, Elantra, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may have B-pillar side impact sensors that were misassembled. The defect can delay air bag deployment during a crash.
Air bags that do not deploy as intended raise the risk of injury in a collision. Owners should check whether their vehicle is included by entering the VIN at NHTSA.gov, which has been searchable for recall lookups since April 22, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Hyundai's customer service line is 855-371-9460 and the recall number is 299.
The remedy is free: an authorized Hyundai dealer will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s) as necessary. Owners of affected vehicles should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra N | 2025 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2026 |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2026 |
| Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid | 2026 |