Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson Air Bags May Not Deploy

NHTSA campaign 25V809000 · Reported Nov 21, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America

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Air bags that don't deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V809000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 21, 2025
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window:curtain
Vehicles covered	6 model/year combinations, model years 2025–2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, and 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles because the side curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly. This can cause the air bags not to deploy the way they are supposed to in a crash. Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags correctly, at no cost to owners.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected. 2. Contact a Hyundai dealer, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. 3. The repair 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 25V809000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (6)

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2025 Hyundai Santa FE
2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
2025 Hyundai Tucson
2026 Genesis GV70
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Who to contact

Genesis — official Genesis recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-340-9741

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

Apr 6, 2026Genesis and Hyundai Seat Belt Anchors May Detachhigh
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
Nov 7, 2024Hyundai Santa Fe Sunshade Switch May Close Unexpectedlymedium

All 20 Santa FE recalls

Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Safety risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

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