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.
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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.
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Hyundai began investigating the issue early last year and has received 376 reports related to the system.
