NHTSANHTSA recall 26V692000 · Oct 20, 2026
Hyundai Motor America: Loss of Steering Control From Loose Fasteners
Recall found
Product
2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles
Hazard
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 309. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
Got a car, truck or motorcycle? The surest check is your 17-character VIN, which is on your registration, insurance card, or the driver-side dashboard. NHTSA's free lookup shows any open recall that hasn't been repaired on that exact vehicle.
Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 24
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 309
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 23, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.