2026 Genesis GV70, 2025–2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2025–2026 Hyundai Santa FE and 2 other models Recall: Side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can…
NHTSA campaign 25V809000 · Air Bags · filed Nov 20, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
The risk
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V809000 (manufacturer number 289 (H); 029G (G)). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.