NHTSA recall 18V137000
Air Bags, Seat Belts · Hyundai Motor America
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V137000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.