Hyundai 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra recalled for loose steering fasteners
What this means
Certain 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles have front strut assembly fasteners that may not be properly tightened. This can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Check if your vehicle is affected using your VIN on NHTSA.gov starting October 23, 2026
- Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule service
- Dealers will inspect and replace fasteners and perform wheel alignment for free
- Watch for owner notification letters expected around December 19, 2026
The agency's original wording
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V692000More Hyundai Motor America recalls
Want us to check the next one for you?
We read every CPSC, FDA, USDA, and NHTSA notice and email you a plain-English Sunday brief covering drivers — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.