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HighNHTSA·12V354000·Announced 2012-07-25

Hyundai Recalls 2007-2009 Santa Fe Vehicles for Airbag Sensor Issue

Hyundai is recalling 2007-2009 Santa Fe vehicles because the occupant classification system may fail to detect small adults, potentially preventing the front passenger airbag from deploying.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product defect where the airbag may fail to deploy, increasing injury risk, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured between April 19, 2006, and July 7, 2008. The recall involves approximately 199,118 vehicles.

The occupant classification system (OCS) in these vehicles may require recalibration to accurately detect small-statured adults. If the system improperly classifies or fails to detect the occupant, the front passenger airbag may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Airbag / Occupant Classification System
Hazard
Affected units
199,118

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SANTA FE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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