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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V693000·Announced 2026-10-20

Hyundai Recalls 2026 Models for Wheel Lug Nut Loosening Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles because wheel lug nuts may loosen, allowing the wheel to detach.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach, creating a risk of loss of vehicle control or crash. The source does not report any injuries or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel lug nuts may loosen, which can allow the wheel to detach from the vehicle.

Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

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 on December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ELANTRA N, VENUE, ELANTRA HYBRID, ELANTRA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Wheel Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
17

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 (4)

  • ELANTRA N
  • VENUE
  • ELANTRA HYBRID
  • ELANTRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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