Model year record

2026 Hyundai Elantra recalls & problems

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra has 3 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is wheels (1 complaint).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2026 Hyundai Elantra in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SuspensionOct 20, 2026

Front › Macpherson strut

Recall 26V69200024 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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.

WheelsOct 20, 2026

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 26V69300017 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, 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 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Air bagsApr 20, 2026

Sensor › Side impact

Recall 26V2540002,931 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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 free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR N/A FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	10.1%

2026 Hyundai Elantra NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2026 Hyundai Elantra NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Elantra w/Stop-Start

35mpg combined

City / highway	31 / 40 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Elantra non-ISG

34mpg combined

City / highway	30 / 40 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,950/year to fuel

Elantra

31mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Wheels	1	0	—
Air bags	1	1	—
Unknown or other	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Unknown or other
The âconsider taking a breakâ alert comes on every few miles including in the first few miles of driving. It is distracting and I need it shut off!
Oct 1, 2026
Air bags1 injury
my car was t-boned on the passenger side at the b pillar and airbags did not deploy. yes the body shop confirmed the airbags did not deploy. no warnings or messages.
Aug 13, 2026
Wheels
To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this formal complaint to request review of a potentially serious vehicle-safety failure involving a rental automobile provided to me by Hertz at its [XXX] location. Although Hertz is presently attempting to collect approximately $97 from me for alleged tire damage, the monetary dispute is secondary to the substantially more important issue: Hertz released a vehicle to me with an objectively abnormal tire-pressure reading, was expressly notified of that condition before I left the rental facility, advised me to disregard it, and subsequently documented a nail in that same tire. The chronology is straightforward and concerning. On XXX, I rented a…
Jul 27, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.