CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles may have a driver's frontal airbag that is missing a chemical enhancer needed for the second stage of deployment. In some crashes, the first stage of the airbag will deploy as intended, but the second stage may not, leaving the driver with less protection and a higher risk of injury.
An airbag that does not fully inflate reduces its ability to cushion the driver during a collision. Owners will be notified by Hyundai. The driver's frontal airbag module will be replaced at no cost at an authorized dealer. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 144.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 20152016 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2016 |