Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Sonata: Air bags — air bag/restraint control module

Affects Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Sonata · 2011–2013 — about 580K vehicles.

The hazard

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

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