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Hyundai Elantra Recall 26V693: Wheels Can Loosen and Detach While Driving

NHTSA campaign 26V693, reported October 20, 2026, 17 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Wheel lug nuts on certain vehicles may loosen over time, which can allow a wheel to come off while the vehicle is being driven. A detached wheel can cause a loss of vehicle control or become a road hazard for other drivers, raising the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts and replace the hub bearing assembly if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. You can also check whether your vehicle's VIN is involved once it becomes searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026, and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions (Hyundai recall number 310).

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V693Hyundai Motor America
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Risk
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Elantra2026
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid2026
Hyundai Elantra N2026
Hyundai Venue2026