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Hyundai Motor America: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module (2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-05-14

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Company / brand
Hyundai Motor America
Product
2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA; 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA; 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
Reason / 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.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 3493
Defect
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.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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