The problem
On certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by NHTSA using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag May not occur.
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 with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. The recall began on September 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. Owners May contact Hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 07V-197 (07V197000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 079 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | May 8, 2007 |
| Owners notified | September 6, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,967 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 07V-197 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,967 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.