Hyundai 2026 Venue and Elantra recalled for wheel detachment risk
What this means
Certain 2026 Hyundai Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles may have wheel lug nuts that loosen, allowing the wheel to detach. A detached wheel can cause loss of control and create a serious road hazard.
- Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov starting October 23, 2026, to see if your vehicle is affected.
- If your vehicle is affected, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or wait for a notification letter (expected December 19, 2026).
- Dealers will inspect, tighten lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly if needed, at no charge.
The agency's original wording
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V693000More Hyundai Motor America recalls
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