# NHTSA recall 26V254000

> **Hyundai Motor America** · 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON · component: **AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT**

## Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

## Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

## Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V254000
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** TUCSON
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
- **Report received:** 2026-04-21

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V254000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V254000 (Hyundai Motor America, 2026 HYUNDAI). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V254000. Licensed CC0.

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