NHTSA Campaign 18V715000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Oct 11, 2018 · 8,204 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2019 8,204

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V715000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.