# 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1900568` · 2023-06-08 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID
- **Year:** 2022
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
During the accident, the airbag in the steering wheel, barely deployed and threw sparks in the air. Passenger door airbag ruptured. I have pictures of the torn airbag. The cab of the vehicle filled with smoke and sparks came out around the steering wheel. Driver felt like their pants are on fire. To the best of my knowledge, there has been no inspection of the airbag system.
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