Hyundai Motor America 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON

NHTSA recall 26V254000 · component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT · reported 2026-04-21 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

Summary

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.

Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Key facts

Campaign number
26V254000
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Make
HYUNDAI
Model
TUCSON
Model year
2026
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Reported
2026-04-21