Fmvss 208/air bag system
Defect Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver air bag may result in an insufficient margin of compliance as measured by the test dummy used in the nhtsa test.
Safety Consequence
This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. the recall began on january 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Hyundai Motor America or involving Air Bags.
FAQ: Recall 06V445000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06V445000?
NHTSA recall 06V445000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on November 22, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 208/air bag system. The recall affects approximately 128,300 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 06V445000 or the manufacturer campaign number 079. 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.