Recall 12V352000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 12V352000. Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 29,767 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
Remedy
Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2012 | Check VINs |
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2013 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching HYUNDAI from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V169000 | Mar 19, 2026 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | SEAT BELTS | 46,787 |
| 26V160000 | Mar 17, 2026 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | SEATS | 61,097 |
| 26V068000 | Feb 5, 2026 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 27 |
| 26V069000 | Feb 5, 2026 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 4,555 |
| 26V047000 | Jan 26, 2026 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 41,651 |
| 26V034000 | Jan 22, 2026 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 568,576 |
| 25V893000 | Dec 18, 2025 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | TRAILER HITCHES | 51,587 |
| 25V808000 | Nov 20, 2025 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 143,472 |
| 25V809000 | Nov 20, 2025 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 258 |
| 25V796000 | Nov 17, 2025 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 85,043 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.