The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 2026 |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2026 |
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2026 | 34 | 5 |
Other suspension recalls in 2026
26 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the suspension; Hyundai Motor America filed 205 campaigns in all.
| 26V685000 19 Oct 2026 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 26V577000 9 Sept 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V562000 1 Sept 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 26V558000 31 Aug 2026 | Tesla, Inc. |
| 26V514000 6 Aug 2026 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 26V488000 28 Jul 2026 | Newell Coach Corp. |
| 26V479000 24 Jul 2026 | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| 26V424000 1 Jul 2026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026