Recall 18V496000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Defect in 2018-2018 GENESIS G80
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,305 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V496000 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,305 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag deploys instead of being deactivated when a child or infant are in the front passenger seat, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 002G.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V833000 | 2025 GENESIS G90 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | 483 | |
| 25V809000 | 2026 GENESIS GV70 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 258 | |
| 25V624000 | 2023 GENESIS GV60 | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 7,855 | |
| 25V474000 | 2025 GENESIS GV60 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 4,754 | |
| 25V105000 | 2024 GENESIS GV70 ELECTRIFIED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 32,594 | |
| 24V868000 | 2024 GENESIS GV70 ELECTRIFIED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE | 145,642 | |
| 24V584000 | 2024 GENESIS GV60 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1,488 | |
| 24V528000 | 2021 GENESIS G70 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE | 54,647 | |
| 24V107000 | 2017 GENESIS G80 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | 90,907 | |
| 24V282000 | 2022 GENESIS GV80 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 31,440 |