Large Recall NHTSA · 14V245000 Reported May 13, 2014

Air bag assembly may loosen in the steering wheel

Hyundai Motor America · N/A · 137,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V245000
Manufacturer Campaign
118
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
137,500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 13, 2014
Completion Rate
81.68

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 hyundai tucson vehicles manufactured january 3, 2011, through december 23, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

Safety Consequence

An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2014. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 118.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 14V245000 or campaign 118.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V245000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V245000?

NHTSA recall 14V245000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on May 13, 2014. It addresses: Air bag assembly may loosen in the steering wheel. The recall affects approximately 137,500 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 14V245000 or the manufacturer campaign number 118. 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.