CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.
- 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
The main floor wiring harness in certain vehicles may rub against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly. Over time, this chafing can damage the wiring, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or to fail to deploy in a crash.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can also increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the wiring harness and repair or replace it as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, referencing recall number 265, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid | 2024 |