Hyundai Elantra and Elantra N Wheels May Detach

NHTSA campaign 26V693000 · Reported Oct 21, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America

high How serious is it? About this label

A wheel coming off can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V693000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 21, 2026
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Hyundai is recalling certain Elantra and Elantra N vehicles because the nuts that hold the wheels in place may loosen. A wheel could come off the vehicle. The recall also includes certain Elantra Hybrid and Venue vehicles. Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel nuts and replace the wheel hub bearing assembly if needed. This work is free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact a Hyundai dealer to arrange the free inspection and repair; Hyundai customer service is available at 1-855-371-9460.

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 26V693000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2026 Hyundai Elantra
2026 Hyundai Elantra N

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Other Hyundai Elantra recalls

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Nov 21, 2024Hyundai Rearview Camera May Fail To Displaymedium
May 1, 2024Hyundai Elantra, Kona and Venue may lose drive powerhigh
Jul 27, 2023Hyundai Sonata, Tucson, Palisade Oil Pump Fire Riskcritical
Aug 18, 2022Hyundai Elantra airbag cover emblem may come loosemedium

All 16 Elantra recalls

Official notice

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Safety risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.