NHTSAAIR BAGS
Hyundai Motor America - Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Published: May 15, 2026Recall ID: 26V307000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bag Inflator May Rupture |
| Nhtsa id | 26V307000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V307000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. 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. |
| Consequence summary | An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death. |
| Mfr campaign number | 300 |
| Potentially affected | 3493 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |