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NHTSA Recall 12V354000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 199,118 vehicles. It affects 2007–2009 Hyundai Santa FE.

199,118
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (September 7)
NHTSA campaign12V354000
Manufacturer campaign105
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Report receivedJuly 25, 2012
Owner notificationSeptember 7, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.

Safety risk

Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes

Hyundai's recall campaign number is 105.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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V354000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Santa FE2007, 2008, 2009

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.