NHTSA recall 26V-254 (26V254000)
air bags recall reported April 20, 2026 - about 2,931 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V254000
- Also written as
- 26V-254
- Manufacturer number
- 299
- Reported
- April 20, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,931
- Component
- air bags
What is 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.
Why it is dangerous
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-254 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.