United StatesCertain 2025 Elantra N and 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug‑In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles are affected; involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026. They were recalled because B‑pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s) as necessary free of charge; owner letters were mailed June 11, 2026, and Hyundai can be reached at 855‑371‑9460 (Hyundai recall number 299).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V254000; Manufacturer campaign 299
The hazard
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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