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Hyundai Elantra GT: recall status

Notice names this product. Hyundai’s Hyundai Elantra GT is named in NHTSA recall 26V307000. Your particular item is not yet verified. Compare the identifiers and exclusions in the notice before deciding whether it applies. Agency-reported hazard: An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death. Units affected: 3,493. Agency consumer action: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. 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.

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Product named
Hyundai Elantra; Hyundai Elantra GT
Company / brand
Hyundai Motor America
Model / item numbers
Elantra; Elantra GT
Affected model years / models
2016 Hyundai Elantra GT; 2016 Hyundai Elantra; 2015 Hyundai Elantra
Agency product description and boundaries

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

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Brand
Hyundai
Model number(s)
Elantra GT

Recalls naming this model

NHTSA · Vehicle · May 15, 2026

Hyundai Motor America Air Bags recall (26V307000)

An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Company / brand: Hyundai Motor America

Affected products: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra GT

Official ID 26V307000 · Official record ↗

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