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NHTSARecalled Feb 27, 2018 · #18V137000

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
  • 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid
  • 2011 Sonata
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
2011 Sonata, 2013 Sonata, 2012 Sonata
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice