Recall 16V722 affects 84,500 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe vehicles for a passenger-seat OCS connector defect. Free repair at a franchised Genesis dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 84,500 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles because the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System connector can come loose when the seat moves. If the connector is disconnected in a crash, the passenger frontal air bag can deploy only the first stage or deploy when a child seat is present, which increases injury risk; Genesis dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The occupant classification system in the front passenger seat of a 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe tells the air bag computer what is sitting in that seat. It uses seat wiring and sensors to help decide whether the passenger air bag should be active for the person or object in the seat. That signal has to stay connected as the seat moves forward or backward.
On affected Genesis Coupe vehicles, the electrical harness connector for that system can be interfered with when the front passenger seat is moved. The connector can dislodge, which breaks the signal between the seat and the supplemental restraint system. Once that connection is loose, the air bag computer cannot classify the front passenger seat the way it was designed to.
The warning sign is the air bag warning lamp on the instrument cluster. If that light turns on, the seat classification connector is one part the dealer needs to check.
Who's affected?
Spans 7 model years of the Genesis Coupe, all tied to the air bag system.
| 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | air bag system |
| 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | air bag system |
| 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | air bag system |
| 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | air bag system |
| 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | air bag system |
| 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | air bag system |
| Units affected | 84,500 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
A disconnected OCS changes how the passenger frontal air bag deploys in a crash. It can deploy when a child seat is in the front seat, or deploy only one stage when a severe crash needs both stages, increasing injury risk for the front seat occupant. If the air bag warning lamp comes on, schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Genesis dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Genesis dealer to schedule the free OCS connector repair that keeps the passenger air bag classification connector secured.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V722 and Hyundai recall 151 when you call.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions about the OCS connector repair.
- Keep the front passenger seat movement to what is necessary until the repair is complete, since moving the seat can loosen the OCS connector.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Genesis technician secures the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System connector so seat movement does not disconnect the harness. The recall repair is free at the dealer, with parts and labor covered. Hyundai's remedy notice said parts were not available when the first owner letter went out, and owners would receive a second letter when parts became available. If you already paid for an OCS connector or related seat harness repair, Hyundai provides reimbursement under its submitted plan. Keep repair documentation and ask Hyundai customer service or the dealer how to file the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 7, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 29, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 2, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| December 2, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 2, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V722?
Recall 16V722 covers 84,500 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe vehicles with a front passenger seat Occupant Classification System connector that can disconnect when the seat moves. If disconnected, the passenger air bag can deploy in the wrong stage during a crash, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Genesis Coupe is included in recall 16V722. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the OCS connector repair. Reference recall number 16V722 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Hyundai dealers will secure the Occupant Classification System connector for free so it stays connected when the front passenger seat moves.
What is the safety risk in recall 16V722?
The safety risk is incorrect passenger air bag deployment in a crash. If the OCS connector disconnects, the air bag system can deploy only the first stage when both stages are needed, or deploy when a child seat is present and it should stay off.
What if I bought my Hyundai Genesis Coupe used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Genesis Coupe is included, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer and reference recall number 16V722.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V722000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V722 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V722000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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