Sensor: occupant classificationRecall 18V-496 · 2018 Genesis G80
Hyundai Motor America recall 18V-496 covers 3,305 2018 Genesis G80 for a sensor: occupant classification problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V496000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag deploys instead of being deactivated when a child or infant are in the front passenger seat, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 002G.
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
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 51 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 18, 2017 to June 5, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.