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NHTSA Recall 20V248000: Air bags: frontal

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,295 vehicles. It affects 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

1,295
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (June 22)
NHTSA campaign20V248000
Manufacturer campaign192
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL
Report receivedMay 4, 2020
Owner notificationJune 22, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.

Safety risk

A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.

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 20V248000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Genesis Coupe2016

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.