Auto Safety: Nissan, Hyundai recall vehicles over windshield defect, airbag deployment issues

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

Recalls during the week embraces a full range of motorised transportation—from sport motorcycles to heavy vocational trucks and even volumetric concrete mixers—highlighting how varied and persistent safety issues can be across the automotive landscape.

The United States (US) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued new recall notices tied to engine stalls, faulty lighting systems, airbag defects, camera display failures, and equipment separations that could pose a major risk to consumers on the road.

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Nissan recalls Sentra vehicles over the Windshield Visibility Defect (25V807).

The automobile manufacturer is recalling 2025 Sentra sedans because air bubbles could form in the windshield and obstruct visibility—another FMVSS violation, this time under Standard 205 relating to glazing materials.

The company said visibility impairments, even minor ones, significantly increase crash risk.

Likewise, Hyundai is recalling vehicles over rear camera failures and airbag deployment issues (25V808 & 25V809).

Hyundai specifically issued two major consumer-facing recalls.

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These are the rearview camera image may not display in 2024–2025 Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid models.

Back-up cameras are required safety equipment under FMVSS 111.

Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in several 2025–2026 Hyundai and Genesis models, including the GV70, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe (gas and hybrid), and Tucson.

Airbag failures remain one of the highest-severity recall categories due to increased injury risk, agency report said.

Recalls highlight three recurring trends:

Supplier cross-contamination—when one defect affects multiple Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Electronics/automation failures—cameras, lighting logic, and airbag modules.

Heavy equipment hazards—underscoring the need for strict quality controls in commercial vehicle manufacturing.

For consumers, the most urgent action remains the same: check your VIN, schedule repairs promptly, and avoid operating affected vehicles until fixes are complete.

Prevention Tips

Check your VIN monthly on NHTSA.gov, especially if you drive a newer model with ongoing software updates.

Pay attention to unusual smells, noises, or dashboard lights—they’re often early signs that correspond to recall-related systems.

Do not ignore intermittent issues, especially with lighting, cameras, or braking behaviour.

For motorcycle owners: inspect your bike before every ride; engine performance changes can escalate quickly.

For truck fleets: implement a recall-response protocol so affected VINs are pulled from rotation immediately.

As regards what auto consumers should do, if their vehicles are affected, they encouraged to go the following:

Locate your VIN (windshield corner, door jamb, registration).

Verify the recall at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Contact your dealer—repairs are free, even if the warranty expired.

Ask whether parts are in stock; waitlists are common for large fleet recalls.

Request a loaner vehicle if the recall affects safe operation.

Document all communications—especially important for commercial truck owners.

Do not continue operating vehicles with stall risks, airbag failures, or visibility issues.

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