Hyundai Sonata: Air bags — side/window

Affects Hyundai Sonata · 2012–2013 — about 30K vehicles.

The hazard

The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational