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Hyundai Elantra Loose Suspension Fasteners May Affect Steering
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V692000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Part affected | Suspension:front:macpherson Strut |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The fasteners securing the front suspension strut assemblies in certain Hyundai Elantra vehicles may not have been tightened properly. This can cause the driver to lose steering control. Dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace them as necessary. They will also perform a wheel alignment as needed. The inspection, any necessary fastener replacement, and any necessary alignment are free of charge.
What you should do
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer to arrange the repair. Hyundai customer service: 1-855-371-9460.
3. Have the front suspension fasteners inspected and replaced, with a wheel alignment as necessary, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V692000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup
Customer service: 1-855-371-9460
The bigger picture
- Hyundai Suspension Recalls Involving Loose Fasteners and Broken Coil Springs · all 5 Hyundai recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Safety risk
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.