The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V801000·Announced 2017-12-13

Hyundai Recalls 2018 Santa Fe Sport Vehicles Due to Air Bag Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because a side curtain air bag component may detach during deployment, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air bag system that may fail to deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the side curtain air bags where a component may detach during deployment.

If the component detaches, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component enters the vehicle occupant compartment, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
1,209

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 SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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