NHTSA recall 25V-809 (25V809000)
air bags recall reported November 20, 2025 - about 258 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V809000
- Also written as
- 25V-809
- Manufacturer number
- 289 (H); 029G (G)
- Reported
- November 20, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~258
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-809 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.