As we navigate the roads of life, safety is paramount when it comes to our vehicles.

Cars transport us safely to our families and friends, so it's no surprise that a recent announcement shook several drivers across the country.

Hyundai Australia issued a recall for their new-generation Santa Fe vehicles.

The recall affected a total of 2,065 vehicles from the 2024 model.

According to the car maker's official announcement, a manufacturing fault for these utes could compromise the deployment of some airbags—a vital vehicle safety component.

The latest Hyundai Santa Fe models come in several variants, with a seven-seat option for more seating capacity. Image Credit: Hyundai Australia

'Due to a manufacturing issue, the airbag wiring harness under the rear passenger seat may not have been adequately secured,' Hyundai Australia wrote on its official notice.

'As a result, it may become damaged over time due to seat adjustment, leading to inadvertent deployment or an inability to deploy the rear seat side airbags.'

This malfunction could increase the risk of injury or death to the vehicle's occupants.

Since the notice, Hyundai took this matter seriously and has been proactive in addressing the issue.

For those less familiar with the technical aspects of their cars, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique code specific to your vehicle.

Owners of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe may check the affected vehicles and their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) here.

Affected models are entitled to a free inspection or an airbag wire harness repair at a Hyundai dealership.

Hyundai's customer care centre is also available by dialling 1800 186 306.

Their team will be ready to answer any questions and guide drivers through the inspection and repair process.

This is not the first time Hyundai has recalled their vehicles.

Last year, thousands of Hyundai cars were recalled over a programming issue with their 'fail-safe' driving mode.

The recall included over 5,000 Hyundai Santa Fe models built between 2020 and 2022, among others.

We encourage all Hyundai Santa Fe owners to take immediate action if their vehicle is affected by this recall.

It's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to something critical for road safety.

Key Takeaways

• Hyundai recalled more than 2,000 new-generation Santa Fe models due to a manufacturing fault affecting airbag deployment.
• The airbag wiring harness under the rear passenger seat may not have been secured properly and could get damaged over time.
• This defect could result in the rear seat side airbags inadvertently deploying or failing, which could increase the risk of injury or death.
• Affected owners were advised to schedule an appointment with a Hyundai dealership for inspection and repair free of charge.

Have you ever had to take your car in for a recall service? How was the process for you? Share your stories and car safety tips with us in the comments section below.

 

[Dennis]

About time we returned back to labor built cars, you never got all these returns in the old days.

 

[Veggiepatch]

About time we returned back to labor built cars, you never got all these returns in the old days.

But if they were Liberal built cars, they would be riddled with rorts for their business cronies....

 

[Luckyus]

I'm going to Luna Park, to see if they have any second hand DODGEM Cars? Can't be worse than the crap being sold today?

 

[novezar]

Hopefully It'll never happen, if the dill of dills, being the one & only, Chris Bowen, we'll all be driving rubbish chinese E.V's. Once there driven out of the car yard, all value will be COMPLETELY gone. I don't think that anyone will be buying a 2nd hand one, as the yards will be giving 'em away so that they won't have to pay dumping fees.

Oh, what a way to go. Utter MADNESS will rule supreme.