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2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recalled by Hyundai Motor America — AIR BAGS

Date: August 24, 2016
Company: Hyundai Motor America
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.

Affected Products

2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Why Was This Recalled?

A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Hyundai Motor America

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report