Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles because the wheel lug nuts may loosen. If this happens, the wheel could detach while driving, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts and replace the hub bearing assembly if needed, free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1680412-hyundai-elantra-2026-recall-wheels.
“Hyundai 2026 Elantra Recall: Wheel Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1680412-hyundai-elantra-2026-recall-wheels. Based on NHTSA recall #26V693000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V693000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled 2026 Elantra, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Venue vehicles due to wheel detachment risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Oct. 21, 2026. Dealers will inspect and tighten lug nuts and replace hub bearings as needed.
How to tell if you have it
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, 2026
Hyundai Elantra N, 2026
Hyundai Elantra, 2026
Hyundai Venue, 2026
What to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
The hazard
The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach. This can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 195 other recalls on record since July 11, 2014. Other recent recalls of similar products include Volvo VNL 2026 Wheel Recall (May 28, 2026), Volkswagen 2026 Atlas Wheel Recall (Dec. 3, 2025), and 2026 Jeep Gladiator Wheels Recall (July 16, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Hyundai Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, or Elantra. You can determine if your specific VIN is included by searching on NHTSA.gov starting October 23, 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.
Schedule Dealer Service
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have the wheel assembly lug nuts inspected and tightened, and the hub bearing assembly replaced if necessary, free of charge.
Contact Hyundai Support
If you have questions before receiving a letter, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, 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 310. 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 2 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.
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