Recall 11V472000: 2007–2008 Hyundai Santa FE and 1 other model
- Report received
- Sep 9, 2011
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai motor company
- Potentially affected
- 205,233vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2008
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Possible consequence
If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy
Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in november 2011. Owners may contact hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Hyundai Santa FE684 complaints
- 2008 Hyundai Santa FE541 complaints
- 2007 Hyundai Veracruz145 complaints
- 2008 Hyundai Veracruz230 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.