Ocs electrical connector may disconnect
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 genesis coupe vehicles manufactured december 12, 2008, to june 11, 2016. the electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat occupant classification system (ocs) may dislodge when the seat is moved.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected ocs would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ocs connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 151.
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FAQ: Recall 16V722000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V722000?
NHTSA recall 16V722000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on October 7, 2016. It addresses: Ocs electrical connector may disconnect. The recall affects approximately 84,500 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 16V722000 or the manufacturer campaign number 151. 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.