Hyundai Motor America: Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut (2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID)
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Is Hyundai Motor America recalled?
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- Company / brand
- Hyundai Motor America
- Product
- 2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA; 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID
- Reason / hazard
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- What to do (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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 24
- Defect
- 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.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
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