Hyundai Recalls 2015–2016 Elantra and Elantra GT Over Major Air Bag IssuesIf you own a 2015 or 2016 Hyundai Elantra – or the Elantra GT from the 2016 model year – there’s a new NHTSA recall you need to act on. Campaign 26V307000 targets the driver’s air bag inflator, which Hyundai says may rupture during deployment. That’s not a malfunction you want to find out about during a crash.A ruptured inflator doesn’t just mean the air bag fails to protect you. Per NHTSA, the rupture can send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, placing both the driver and passengers at risk of serious injury or death. The safety stakes here are about as high as they get.What Hyundai Is Doing About ItThe fix is free and easy. Freasy, if you will. Dealers will inspect the air bag inflator and replace it if necessary at no cost to you. Hyundai’s internal reference for this campaign is recall number 300, and VINs covered by this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov as of May 16, 2026. Owner notification letters are scheduled to go out July 13, 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementIf you’d rather not wait for a letter to show up in the mail, you can check your VIN right now at NHTSA.gov or reach Hyundai’s customer service line at 1-855-371-9460. Getting ahead of the notification window is a reasonable move when the component in question is a safety device designed to keep you alive.How to Check If Your Vehicle Is AffectedThe recalled vehicles are specific 2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra sedans and 2016 Elantra GT models. Not every VIN in those model years is necessarily included, so confirming through NHTSA’s recall lookup tool is the most reliable step. Punch in your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and you’ll know immediately whether your vehicle is on the list.If it is, schedule the dealer appointment sooner rather than later. The inspection and replacement are covered entirely by Hyundai, and the job itself is not a lengthy service visit. There’s no good reason to leave an unrepaired inflator in place while the notice works its way through the postal system.
