2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Hyundai Sonata — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Published March 1, 2018 · Recall initiated: February 27, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V137000, published March 1, 2018 and initiated February 27, 2018. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Hyundai Sonata — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module.
What's the hazard
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
What to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SONATA HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Hyundai Sonata — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V137000 on March 1, 2018. Reported hazard: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
What should I do if I have this product?
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: SONATA HYBRID.