Hyundai: Wheel May Detach (wheels)
Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles because wheel lug nuts may loosen, potentially allowing the wheel to detach. A detached wheel can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect, tighten, and replace wheel components as needed at no cost.
- Recalling firm
- Hyundai Motor America
- Product
- Component: WHEELS. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
- Reason
- Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, 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 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-10-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e0eeff49-462d-47be-8684-db39c46f7e73