Hyundai recalls over 37,000 vehicles. See the affected models

Over 37,000 Hyundai vehicles are being recalled due to a defect impacting the airbag function.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, certain vehicles are being recalled because of a software error in the airbag control unit (ACU).

"A deactivated airbag system may not deploy the vehicle’s airbags during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants," the recall safety report says.

Here's what we know about the models included in the recall and what car owners should do next.

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Which models are included in the recall?

According to the NHTSA, 37,901 vehicles are potentially affected. The models included are:

• 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster N
• 2019-2023 Hyundai Kona Electric

The recall number is 311. Per the safety report, a sign of an issue could

be "illumination of the airbag MIL."

What should car owners do next?

Car owners are advised to take their vehicle to the dealership to have their airbag control unit software updated at no charge.

Notification letters will be sent out on Jan. 1, 2027.

Hyundai can be reached at 1-855-371-9460.

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [e-mail].

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