Air bags: frontal
- Component
- Air bags: frontal
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 247
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-08-18
- Owners notified
- 2022-10-14
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
Safety risk
A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.