Air bag second stage may not inflate properly
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 sonata vehicles manufactured may 29, 2014 to february 11, 2016, 2017 elantra vehicles manufactured january 12, 2016 to february 22, 2016, and one 2016 sonata hybrid vehicle manufactured october 15, 2015. in these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. the primary stage will deploy as intended.
Safety Consequence
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall began on may 5,2016. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
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FAQ: Recall 16V232000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V232000?
NHTSA recall 16V232000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on April 21, 2016. It addresses: Air bag second stage may not inflate properly. The recall affects approximately 33 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 16V232000 or the manufacturer campaign number 144. 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.