Vehicle recall 18V715000 · October 11, 2018
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.
- Notes
- 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
- 18V715000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 11, 2018
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 177
- Owner notification
- December 3, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,204
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window
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 (2019): 2019
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