Occupant classification system
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Hyundai Motor America or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 05V450000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V450000?
NHTSA recall 05V450000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on October 4, 2005. It addresses: Occupant classification system. The recall affects approximately 12,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V450000 or the manufacturer campaign number 074. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.