The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V496000·Announced 2018-07-27

Hyundai Recalls 2018 Genesis G80 for Passenger Air Bag Sensor Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles because the occupant classification system may fail to deactivate the front passenger air bag, increasing injury risk for children.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed fatalities or Class I classification.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles due to a defect in the Occupant Classification System (OCS). The system may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the front passenger seat even when the seat is unoccupied.

In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the front passenger seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated. This deployment can increase the risk of injury to the child or infant.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the OCS free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GENESIS G80
Brand
GENESIS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Occupant Classification
Hazard
Affected units
3,305

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)

  • G80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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