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2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall Title: AIR BAGS

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall Date: 2018-02-27

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V137000

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall Component(s): AIR BAGS

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 580058

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall Overview: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. Owners were notified with an interim letter on April 20, 2018. A second notification will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.