HYUNDAI 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA vehicles due to air bags issues. A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026