Recall 25V-809: 2026 Genesis GV70, 2025–2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz and 3 more
Hyundai Motor America recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Nov 20, 2025, covering about 258 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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 details
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V809000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis GV70 | 2026 | All years |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2025 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V-809?
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.
How is recall 25V-809 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.