Is the 2016 HYUNDAI Elantra safe to drive?

The 2016 HYUNDAI Elantra has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 26V307000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The driver's air bag in your Elantra or Elantra GT is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. However, in some 2015-2016 models, the inflator that makes the air bag deploy could rupture during deployment.

Risk if Unfixed

If the air bag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could shoot toward you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Hyundai dealer will inspect the air bag inflator and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. You'll receive a letter with the details, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V307000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 26V307000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?