Hyundai Santa Fe Side Airbag Bolt Issue

NHTSA campaign 18V715000 · Reported Oct 11, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America

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If the airbag is damaged and doesn't inflate properly in a crash, it increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V715000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 11, 2018
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles have side curtain airbags mounted with bolts that may interfere with the airbag as it inflates during a crash. Instead of deploying cleanly, the bolts can rub against or damage the airbag as it opens. A damaged airbag may not inflate the way it's supposed to, which affects how well it can protect an occupant in a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact your Hyundai dealer, or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
3. Installing the protective cover over the bolts is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V715000. More in how recalls work.

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

Hyundai Air Bag Recalls Cover Deployment and Passenger Detection Problems · all 11 Hyundai recalls in this area

Other Hyundai Santa FE recalls

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Nov 21, 2025Hyundai Santa Fe rearview camera image may not displayhigh
Oct 2, 2025Hyundai Santa Fe Starter Cover Risks Electrical Shorthigh
Aug 26, 2025Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe Engine Bolts May Loosencritical
Nov 21, 2024Hyundai Rearview Camera May Fail To Displaymedium

All 20 Santa FE recalls

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.