NHTSA Recall 02V145000: Air bags: side/window
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,162 vehicles. It affects 2002 Hyundai Sonata.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V145000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | May 24, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 8, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) side impact air bag satellite sensors may be too sensitive to some lateral accelerations that are not caused by side impacts to the vehicle, such as forcefully slamming a door closed.
Safety risk
Inadvertent deployment of a SRS side impact air bag when a side impact crash has not occurred could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side impact air bag satellite sensors. Owner notification began july 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V145000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.