The problem
On certain vehicles equipped with an occupant classification system (ocs) the right front seat of the vehicle May misclassify certain small children seated on the front edge of the seat as an adult.
The risk
The possibility of misclassification of certain small children as an adult May allow the right front airbag to deploy in a frontal collision crash or the side impact airbag to deploy in a side collision crash; severe injury or death could occur.
The fix
Dealers will ensure that the vehicle's ocs will properly classify certain small children when seated on the front edge of the seat and will disable the right front airbags. Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit to provide an increased margin for recognition of certain small children. The recall began on December 21, 2005. Owners May contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-450 (05V450000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 074 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | October 4, 2005 |
| Owners notified | December 21, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 12,000 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-450 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will ensure that the vehicle's ocs will properly classify certain small children when seated on the front edge of the seat and will disable the right front airbags.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 12,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.