Recall 25V-809
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2026 Genesis GV70 and 4 other models: Air bags (side/window, curtain).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-809
- Reported
- November 20, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 258 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. 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.
Affected vehicles
- Genesis GV70 2026
- Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025 to 2026
- Hyundai Santa FE 2025 to 2026
- Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid 2025 to 2026
- Hyundai Tucson 2025