Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 26, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hyundai Motor America recalls 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, Santa FE

Recall number

24V561000

Brand / firm

Hyundai

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 49,719 units

Why it was recalled

An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What was recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.