Vehicle recall 12V354000 · July 25, 2012

2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Hyundai's recall campaign number is 105.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 12V354000
Reported to NHTSA: July 25, 2012
Filed by: Hyundai Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign: 105
Owner notification: September 7, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected: 199,118
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 12V354000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Hyundai Santa Fe (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007

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