Hyundai Sonata: Air bags

Affects Hyundai Sonata · 2016 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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