Hyundai 2017 Elantra Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Hyundai recalls 2017 Elantra vehicles with possibly underinflated driver air bags that could increase crash injury risk. Owners must have air bag module replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles that may have driver air bags that don't inflate fully in crashes. This could increase injury risk during collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226017-hyundai-2017-elantra-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226017-hyundai-2017-elantra-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V956000
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“Hyundai 2017 Elantra Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226017-hyundai-2017-elantra-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #16V956000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V956000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the air bag doesn't inflate fully during a crash, it may not provide enough protection, increasing the chance of injury. The issue is caused by a possible improper installation of the air bag's end seal.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles made between April 15 and September 13, 2016, and 2017 Sonata vehicles made between May 27 and September 16, 2016, are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Elantra was made between April 15 and September 13, 2016, or if your 2017 Sonata was made between May 27 and September 16, 2016. The recall number is 156.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free air bag module replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 45 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Why is this air bag recall happening?
The end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly causing reduced inflation during crashes.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V956000 (December 30, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.