NHTSA Recall 25V809000: Curtain (air bags)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 258 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Genesis GV70.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V809000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 289 (H); 029G (G) |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN |
| Report received | November 20, 2025 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Safety risk
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V809000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Genesis GV70 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2025, 2026 |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2025, 2026 |
| Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid | 2025, 2026 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2025 |
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.