Hyundai has announced three separate recalls affecting nearly 425,000 vehicles in the United States.
The campaigns address a potentially explosive airbag inflator, unexpected braking due to a software glitch, and loose rear suspension fasteners.
Airbag Inflator Recall
The most serious recall involves 3,493 Elantras from the 2015 and 2016 model years.
These vehicles may be equipped with an airbag inflator that can rupture and spew shrapnel at the driver, posing a risk of injury or death.
The inflators were manufactured by ARC Automotive.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the inflators “might contain propellant outside of density specifications,” which can lead to increased internal pressure and rupture during deployment.
Hyundai stated it is not aware of any ruptures but decided to conduct the recall out of an “abundance of caution.”
Owners will be notified in July and instructed to bring their vehicles to a dealership for inspection. If necessary, technicians will replace the airbag inflator.
Unexpected Braking
The largest recall affects 421,078 vehicles due to a software issue in the forward collision avoidance system.
This includes the 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.
The system may exhibit “increased sensitivity” to objects in front of the vehicle, causing it to apply the brakes unexpectedly.
Hyundai began investigating the issue early last year and has received 376 reports related to the system.
Four of these incidents involved accidents where a Hyundai was rear-ended by another vehicle, resulting in four injuries.
To fix the problem, dealers will update the front camera software. Notification letters are scheduled to be sent in mid-July.
Loose Suspension Fasteners
The third recall covers 172 vehicles, specifically the 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9.
These EVs may have rear suspension fasteners that were not properly torqued during assembly.
Vibrations can loosen the nuts and bolts over time, potentially leading to a loss of control.
Hyundai was alerted to the issue in 2025 after a complaint about an odd noise from the rear suspension of an Ioniq 5.
The automaker is aware of only two incidents and estimates that just 1% of the affected vehicles have improperly torqued components.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear wheel alignment as part of the recall.
