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SevereNHTSA·26V307000·Announced 2026-05-14

Hyundai Recalls Elantra Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, posing a risk of injury from metal fragments.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag inflator) where the source text explicitly states the hazard increases the risk of injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on July 3, 2026, with additional letters anticipated once the final remedy is available in August 2026.

Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT, ELANTRA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
3,493

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ELANTRA GT
  • ELANTRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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