Air bagsRecall 16V-615 · 2016 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Motor America recall 16V-615 covers 1,031 2016 Hyundai Sonata for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V615000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 25, 2016 to May 11, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.