Side curtain air bags may not deploy properly
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 25V809000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V809000?
NHTSA recall 25V809000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on November 21, 2025. It addresses: Side curtain air bags may not deploy properly. The recall affects approximately 258 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 25V809000 or the manufacturer campaign number 289 (H); 029G (G). 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: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.