Hyundai Santa FE recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 20, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hyundai Motor America recalls 2025–2026 Hyundai, Genesis — 5 models

Recall number

25V809000

Brand / firm

Hyundai, Genesis

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 258 units

Why it was recalled

Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.