NHTSA issued a significant batch of safety recalls in early May 2026, covering passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Here are the most important ones — check your VIN if you own any of these vehicles.
All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships. Use MyOBDCode's free recall checker to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Tesla — Cybertruck wheel stud separation (Recall 26V255)
Affected vehicles: 2024–2026 Tesla Cybertruck (18-inch steel wheels)
Risk: The brake rotor stud holes may crack, allowing wheel studs to separate from the hub. Wheel stud separation can cause complete loss of vehicle control.
What to do: Contact Tesla immediately. Tesla will inspect and replace affected wheel hub assemblies free of charge.
Ford — Loose seat bolt (Recall 26V268)
Affected vehicles: 2024–2026 Ford Bronco and Ranger
Risk: A loose bolt in the front seat frame could affect seat stability during a collision, reducing occupant protection.
What to do: Schedule a dealer appointment. Ford will inspect and properly torque or replace the seat frame bolt at no cost.
Hyundai — Misassembled airbag sensors (Recall 26V254)
Affected vehicles: 2025 Hyundai Elantra N, 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Risk: Airbag sensors were misassembled during production. Airbags may not deploy correctly in a crash — or may deploy unexpectedly.
What to do: This is a serious safety issue. Contact Hyundai or your dealer immediately to schedule a free repair.
Harley-Davidson — Oil ejection onto rear tire (Recall 26V270)
Affected vehicles: Wide range of 2024–2026 Harley-Davidson models including FLHX Street Glide and FLTRX Road Glide
Risk: A pressurized crankcase may eject oil onto the rear tire, creating a significant crash hazard at highway speeds.
What to do: Stop riding the affected motorcycle until a dealer inspection is completed. Harley-Davidson will repair the crankcase ventilation system free of charge.
How to check if your vehicle is recalled
- MyOBDCode Recall Checker — enter your make, model, and year at myobdcode.com/recall-check
- VIN lookup — decode your 17-character VIN at myobdcode.com/vin-lookup to see open recalls for your specific vehicle
- NHTSA.gov/recalls — the official government database
If your vehicle has an open recall, contact your dealer to schedule a free repair. Dealers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost to you, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.