Hyundai Santa Fe: Air bags — sensor/control module-inactive

Affects Hyundai Santa Fe · 2007–2009 — about 199K vehicles.

The hazard

Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 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