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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V307📅 May 15, 2026

2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra & 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

🔧 The fix

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, anticipated August, 2026. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V307000
Manufacturer recall #
300
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
3,493
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Owner phone
1-855-371-9460
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 29, 2026
Built
Apr 18, 2015 – Aug 24, 2015
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V307 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V307?

2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra & 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. 3,493 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-371-9460.