Hyundai 2019 Santa Fe Air Bags May Not Inflate Properly in Crashes
Hyundai recalls 2019 Santa Fe vehicles with Side Curtain Air Bags that may not inflate properly during crashes due to mounting bolt interference.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2019 Santa Fe vehicles because the Side Curtain Air Bag mounting bolts could damage the air bags during deployment, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the protective cover installed by dealers to prevent this issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223977-hyundai-2019-santa-fe-air-bags-may-not-inflate-properly.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223977-hyundai-2019-santa-fe-air-bags-may-not-inflate-properly · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V715000
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“Hyundai 2019 Santa Fe Air Bags May Not Inflate Properly in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223977-hyundai-2019-santa-fe-air-bags-may-not-inflate-properly. Based on NHTSA recall #18V715000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V715000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the air bags become damaged during deployment, they may not inflate properly, which could increase injury risk. This happens because the mounting bolts might interfere with the air bags during a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with Side Curtain Air Bags are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has Side Curtain Air Bags. The recall started December 3, 2018, and affects vehicles with specific mounting bolt configurations.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free protective cover installation.
Get Protective Cover Installed
Dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 23 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V715000 (November 10, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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