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.
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Hyundai is recalling 2021 Santa Fe vehicles because the air bag might deploy with a child in the front seat, increasing injury risk. This affects vehicles that don't properly detect child restraints.
The air bag system may not deactivate when a child restraint is detected in the front passenger seat. This means the air bag could deploy during a crash, potentially causing injury to the child.
Owners of 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with the front passenger seat. Children in the front seat are at higher risk during crashes.
Check if your 2021 Santa Fe has the front passenger seat. The recall covers all 2021 models with the Occupant Detection System (ODS) module.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free ODS module replacement.
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.
The air bag may not deactivate when a child restraint is detected in the front passenger seat, which could cause injury during a crash.
Hyundai has already replaced the ODS module for all affected vehicles by May 12, 2021, so no action is needed if your vehicle was fixed.
Yes, the air bag could deploy with a child in the front seat during a crash, increasing injury risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V185000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai 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.
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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.
