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Hyundai Tucson & Elantra N Airbag Sensor Recall

2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON, 2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA N: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Updated April 21, 2026

Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N and 2026 Tucson (including Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) vehicles because a B-pillar impact sensor may have been misassembled, which can delay airbag deployment. Airbags that don't deploy as intended significantly increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Is the Hyundai Motor America recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on April 21, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Certain 2025 Hyundai Elantra N and 2026 Hyundai Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Specific VINs involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026. This recall is tracked under Hyundai recall number 299 and NHTSA recall ID 26V254000.

Am I affected

You're affected if you own a 2025 Hyundai Elantra N or a 2026 Hyundai Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, or Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV). Check your specific VIN at NHTSA.gov (search became available April 22, 2026) to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

What to do right now

Take your vehicle to a Hyundai dealer, they will inspect and replace the B-pillar impact sensor(s) as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. You don't need to wait for the letter: contact Hyundai customer service now at 855-371-9460, or verify your VIN at NHTSA.gov using recall ID 26V254000.

Contact: Hyundai Motor America

The hazard

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Brands affected

Hyundai Motor America
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V254000
Recalled
April 21, 2026
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