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Hyundai - Air bag inflator may rupture

Official notice

15 May 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Hyundai - Air bag inflator may rupture. The official notice reports a defect involving the airbags. This could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants. Published 2026-05-20.

What to do now

Arrange a free inspection and replacement at an authorised dealer as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

3,493

Recall number

300

Official notice

2026-05-20

The hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the airbags. This could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2015-2016

Models

ELANTRA AND 2016 ELANTRA GT

Recall Numbers

300

Campaign Numbers

26V307

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Affected products

Product 1

Hyundai Motor America — Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Units affected

3,493

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the airbags. This could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Hyundai. Contact: Hyundai motor america.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

300

Campaign number

26V307

Units affected

3,493

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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