Hyundai Recall for Air Bag Sensor Issue in Select 2025-2026 Models
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Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N and 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles due to misassembled B-pillar impact sensors that may delay air bag deployment, affecting 14,655 units.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Hyundai Vehicle Recall
What Happened
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain vehicles because the B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment during a crash.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 14,655 units of the following models: 2025 Hyundai Elantra N, 2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, and 2026 Hyundai Elantra. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V254000. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of April 22, 2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should wait for owner notification letters, expected to be mailed on June 19, 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s) as necessary, free of charge. Contact Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460 or reference Hyundai's recall number 299 for more information.
Why This Matters
Delayed air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash, potentially leading to more severe outcomes for vehicle occupants.
Source
This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, visit NHTSA.gov and search for campaign number 26V254000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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