NHTSA Recall 15V218000: Air bags: frontal
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,580 vehicles. It affects 2015 Hyundai Accent.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V218000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 129 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | April 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 4, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
Safety risk
If the ODS fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.
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 15V218000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent | 2015 |
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.