Recall 18V-137
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2011 to 2013 Hyundai Sonata and 1 other model: Air bags (air bag/restraint control module); Seat belts (pretensioner); Air bags (side/window); Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-137
- Reported
- February 27, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 580,058 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
The risk
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Sonata 2011 to 2013
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011 to 2012