Recall 12V354000: 2007–2009 Hyundai Santa FE
- Report received
- Jul 25, 2012
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 199,118vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2009
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 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Possible consequence
Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai 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
- 2009 Hyundai Santa FE359 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.