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2026 Hyundai Elantra Safety Rating

2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR N/A FWD

NHTSA Overall Rating
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5
out of 5
1 Recall0 Complaints

Crash Test Results

Frontal Crash
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Full-width barrier test at 35 mph
Side Crash
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Moving deformable barrier at 38.5 mph
Rollover
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Static stability factor + dynamic test
Side Barrier
Not Rated
Side barrier impact protection
Combined Side
Not Rated
Combined side barrier and pole rating

Recall History

1 official NHTSA recall β€” all repairs are free at authorized dealerships

Campaign #26V254000Filed: 21/04/2026
Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.

Owner Complaints

Complaints filed with NHTSA by 2026 Hyundai Elantra owners

0
No complaints on record with NHTSA
Owner complaints help NHTSA identify potential safety defects that may lead to recalls. A high complaint count may indicate a recurring issue worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra safe?

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra received a 5/5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This is considered a safe vehicle with strong crash test performance.

How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra has 1 official NHTSA recall. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealership. Always check if your VIN is affected by visiting the NHTSA recall lookup tool.

What is the crash test rating for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?

Frontal crash: 4/5 stars. Side crash: 5/5 stars. Rollover: 5/5 stars. NHTSA tests vehicles at their Vehicle Research and Test Center in Ohio using standardized crash test protocols.