Hyundai Santa Fe side airbags may be damaged

NHTSA campaign 18V715000 · Reported 2018-10-11 · Hyundai Motor America

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This reduces how well the side airbags protect you in a crash, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, so schedule the free repair soon.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles have side curtain airbags, the ones that drop down along the windows to protect your head in a crash. The bolts that hold those airbags in place can get in the way as the airbag opens and tear or damage it. A damaged airbag may not fill with air properly, so it would not cushion you the way it should, and someone in the vehicle could be hurt worse in a crash.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 18V715000 (Hyundai number 177) covers your vehicle.
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer, or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, to set up service.
3. Have a protective cover installed over the airbag bolts, which is free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Hyundai Santa FE

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
Safety risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.