HYUNDAIELANTRA GT
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2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT recalls

There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.

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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 1
Campaign 26V307000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Mar 5, 2027
Summary

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.

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.

Remedy

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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