Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 26V-307 · Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai Motor America recall 26V-307 covers 3,493 Hyundai vehicles for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 3% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V307000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 2, 2015 to August 24, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureNHTSA