NHTSAAIR BAGS
Hyundai Motor America - Misassembled Air Bag Sensors
Published: April 21, 2026Recall ID: 26V254000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Misassembled Air Bag Sensors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Misassembled Air Bag Sensors |
| Nhtsa id | 26V254000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V254000 |
| 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 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 299 |
| Potentially affected | 2931 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |