The problem
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles. Properly seated adult right front seat passengers weighing over approximately 240 pounds cause the passive occupant detection system (pods) module program to illuminate the "air bag" warning lamp.
The risk
If "air bag" warning lamp is illuminated, the passenger air bag will deploy if a crash of sufficient force to require front air bag deployment is experienced, and will not be deactivated if a child is seated in the right front seating position, which May increase the risk of injury to a child front passenger.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the pods module free of charge. Hyundai anticipates owners notification began by telephone on February 15 2010 and the notification was mailed on March 5, 2010. Owners May contact Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-061 (10V061000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 095 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive |
| Report date | February 25, 2010 |
| Owners notified | March 5, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 515 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-061 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reprogram the pods module free of charge. Hyundai anticipates owners notification began by telephone on February 15 2010 and the notification was mailed on March 5, 2010. Owners May contact Hyundai customer assistance center 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 515 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.