Air bag may deploy when child restraint is in seat
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 accent vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to february 10, 2015. in very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ods) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
Safety Consequence
If the ods fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ods software, free of charge. the recall began on june 4, 2015. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. hyundai's number for this recall is 129.
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FAQ: Recall 15V218000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V218000?
NHTSA recall 15V218000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on April 13, 2015. It addresses: Air bag may deploy when child restraint is in seat. The recall affects approximately 2,580 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V218000 or the manufacturer campaign number 129. 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.