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NHTSA Recall 17V801000: Air bags: side/window

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,209 vehicles. It affects 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport.

1,209
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (February 5)
NHTSA campaign17V801000
Manufacturer campaign171
ComponentAIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW
Report receivedDecember 13, 2017
Owner notificationFebruary 5, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Safety risk

If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171.

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 17V801000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Santa FE Sport2018

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.