Air bags: side/windowRecall 18V-715 · 2019 Hyundai Santa FE
Hyundai Motor America recall 18V-715 covers 8,204 2019 Hyundai Santa FE for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V715000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 24, 2018 to August 20, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.