NHTSA Recall 21V185000: Air bags: front passenger and air bag/restraint control module (air bags)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2021 Hyundai Santa FE.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V185000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 202 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER; AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
| Report received | March 17, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 12, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
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 21V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2021 |
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.