NHTSA Campaign 26V254000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Apr 20, 2026 · 2,931 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | 2026 | 2,931 |
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA N | 2025 | 2,931 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON | 2026 | 2,931 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON HYBRID | 2026 | 2,931 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2026 | 2,931 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V254000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.