NHTSA Complaint #11529607 — 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11529607
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	June 28, 2023
Date Filed	June 29, 2023
Mileage	42,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 30-35 MPH, the contact was rear-ended by another vehicle, hit on the driver's side by a truck, and rear-ended again; however, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not deemed totaled. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was not available.

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