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NHTSA Recall 13V264000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,200 vehicles. It affects 2012–2013 Hyundai Azera.

5,200
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2013
owners notified (September 13)
NHTSA campaign13V264000
Manufacturer campaignCampaign 111
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Report receivedJune 25, 2013
Owner notificationSeptember 13, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.

Safety risk

If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes

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 13V264000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Azera2012, 2013

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.