The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V715000·Announced 2018-10-11

Hyundai Recalls 2019 Santa Fe Vehicles Due to Air Bag Bolt Interference

Hyundai is recalling 2019 Santa Fe vehicles because side curtain air bag mounting bolts may damage the air bags during deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 prevent proper inflation during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.

In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment, they may not inflate properly, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 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
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
8,204

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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