United StatesCertain 2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles (3,493 potentially affected); involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially sending sharp metal fragments that can increase the risk of injury or death. Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator as necessary free of charge; interim notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026, additional letters are expected August 2026, and owners may contact Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall 300).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V307000; Manufacturer campaign 300
The 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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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