# Transport Canada recall 2026234

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

- Published by: Transport Canada \(Canada\)
- Campaign number: 2026234
- Manufacturer's number: R0309
- Reported: 2026\-05\-14
- Component: Airbag
- Notification type: Safety Mfr
- Units potentially affected: 515

## What is wrong

Issue:

On certain vehicles, the driver\-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not fully inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

Safety Risk:

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

Corrective Actions:

Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver\-front airbag inflator.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA](/makes/hyundai/elantra/2015/recalls.md)
- [2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA](/makes/hyundai/elantra/2016/recalls.md)
- [2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT](/makes/hyundai/elantra/2016/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model.

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [DTN DL](/bulletins/11032523.md), 2026-05-08, Other
- [DTN DCS](/bulletins/11032522.md), 2026-05-08, Other

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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JSON: [/v1/recalls/tc/2026234](/v1/recalls/tc/2026234)

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