The problem
On certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by NHTSA using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver air bag May result in an insufficient margin of compliance as measured by the test dummy used in the NHTSA test.
The risk
This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. The recall began on January 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. Owners May contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-445 (06V445000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 079 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | November 22, 2006 |
| Owners notified | January 29, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 128,300 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-445 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. The recall began on January 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. Owners May contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 128,300 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.