Hyundai recall overview:
- Who: Hyundai is recalling 37,901 Veloster N and Kona Electric vehicles.
- Why: A software error may deactivate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners.
- Where: The recall is active in the United States.
Hyundai is recalling nearly 38,000 vehicles due to a software glitch that could prevent airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from deploying during a crash. The recall affects specific 2019–2022 Veloster N and 2019–2023 Kona Electric models.
The Hyundai recall, announced on Nov. 5, includes 8,843 Veloster N and 29,058 Kona Electric models. The issue is related to a software error in the airbag control unit (ACU), which may fail to activate the safety systems during a crash.
Both the airbag and seat belt pretensioner issues originate from the same software controller, which detects crash signals and instructs the airbags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy.
According to the recall documents, the problem occurs when the ACU’s software becomes corrupted during data writing, potentially illuminating the airbag malfunction indicator light on the dashboard.
Airbag malfunction indicator may illuminate on the dashboard
According to the Hyundai recall report, drivers may notice the airbag malfunction indicator illuminating on the dashboard. As a result, “a deactivated airbag system may not deploy the vehicle’s airbags during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants,” the recall states.
Hyundai has recorded 331 incidents related to the recall issue, but no crashes, fires or injuries have been reported.
To resolve the issue, Hyundai will update the ACU software at no cost to the vehicle owners. The company will also reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by owners who addressed the issue before the Hyundai recall announcement.
Hyundai plans to mail notification letters to both dealers and affected vehicle owners by Jan. 1, 2027. In the meantime, consumers can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and the Hyundai recall number is 311.
Additionally, vehicle identification numbers can be searched on the NHTSA website.
Hyundai says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the Hyundai recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
Hyundai recently issued a park-outside recall for more than 94,000 Genesis vehicles due to malfunctioning power seat controls that could overheat and cause a fire.
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