NHTSA Recall 16V615000: Air bags
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,031 vehicles. It affects 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V615000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 148 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | August 24, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 14, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.
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 16V615000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2016 |
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.