Hyundai is Recalling Certain 2011-2013 Vehicles Due to Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners May Be Disabled

Hyundai is Recalling Certain 2011-2013 Vehicles Due to Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners May Be Disabled

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V137000
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 580,058
Summary
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.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on April 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

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