2026 Hyundai Elantra & 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
💥 The risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 309. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 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
- 26V692000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 309
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 24
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Owner phone
- 1-855-371-9460
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Dec 30, 2025 – Jul 6, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR