Air bags: frontalRecall 20V-248 · 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai Motor America recall 20V-248 covers 1,295 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V248000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.
The risk
A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.
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
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 33 vehicles were listed as unreachable.