Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 17, 2021
Hyundai 2021 Santa Fe Air Bag Recall: Child Seat Risk in Front
Hyundai recalls 2021 Santa Fe vehicles where front passenger air bags may deploy with child seats, risking injury. Owners must contact Hyundai for free ODS module replacement.
“Hyundai 2021 Santa Fe Air Bag Recall: Child Seat Risk in Front.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80474-hyundai-2021-santa-fe-air-bag-recall-child-seat-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V185000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V185000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles due to air bag risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on March 17, 2021. Dealers will replace the Occupant Detection System module free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Hyundai Santa Fe, 2021
What to do
Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
The hazard
The Occupant Detection System module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury to a child in the event of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on file since July 11, 2014. Recent brand recalls include the Hyundai 2026 Ioniq 9 rear seat trap hazard (Sept. 11, 2026) and the Hyundai Kona 2024-2025 seat belt failure risk (July 14, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Kia EV9 air bag recall (Aug. 21, 2026), the Ford Bronco Sport air bag recall (March 31, 2026), and the Ford Explorer air bag recall (Sept. 9, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Santa Fe has the front passenger seat. The recall covers all 2021 models with the Occupant Detection System (ODS) module.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free ODS module replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
Subject: Recall 21V185000 — Hyundai 2021 Santa Fe Air Bag Recall: Child Seat Risk in Front
Hello,
I own a Hyundai 2021 Santa Fe Air Bag Recall: Child Seat Risk in Front that is covered by recall 21V185000 from Hyundai.
The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
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