A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles because the front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly. This defect can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected fasteners and perform a wheel alignment if necessary, free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1680411-hyundai-elantra-2026-recall-suspension.
“Hyundai 2026 Elantra Recall: Steering Control Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1680411-hyundai-elantra-2026-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall #26V692000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V692000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on October 20, 2026, that Hyundai Motor America is recalling 2026 Elantra and Tucson Hybrid vehicles due to a potential loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment as necessary, free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Hyundai Elantra, 2026
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2026
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.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, the front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The agency has not reported specific incidents or injuries for this recall in the provided facts.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 195 other recalls on file since July 11, 2014. Other recent recalls of similar products include Hyundai 2026 Elantra Recall: Wheel Detachment Risk (October 21, 2026) and Hyundai 2026 Ioniq 9 Recall: Rear Seat Trap Hazard (September 11, 2026). NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2026 Elantra as of October 17, 2026, and 34 complaints for the 2026 Tucson Hybrid as of October 20, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Tesla 2026 Model Y Suspension Recall (September 1, 2026), Toyota Lexus RX 2026 Steering Recall (September 17, 2026), and Volvo 2026 VNL Steering Recall (July 9, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 19, 2026.
Contact Hyundai
Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for more information.
Visit a Dealer
Dealers will inspect and replace the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment, as necessary, free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 3 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
3Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 23, 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.
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