Hyundai recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
What could happen
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Sonata 2011–2013
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V137000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 27, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 15, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 580,058
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Dec 2, 2010 to Aug 23, 2012
- Part
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Seat belts › Pretensioner; Air bags › Side/window; Air bags
- Maker's own recall number
- 174
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Hyundai recall: Engine Sep 17, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 6, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.