Saudi Arabian authorities have initiated a significant safety recall affecting 44,305 Hyundai i30 and Elantra models produced between 2009 and 2011. The recall centers on a dangerous defect in the driver-side airbag inflator, which poses a severe risk of injury or death. The Ministry of Commerce is urging affected owners to stop driving these vehicles immediately and to contact authorized local dealers—including Al Wallan, Almajdouie, and Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors—to schedule a complimentary repair as soon as possible.

This directive is part of a broader push to ensure road safety across the Kingdom, as officials have also recently announced recalls for various other models. These include 23,619 Toyota Highlander SUVs (2021–2025) due to seat-locking issues, 2,371 Kia K8 sedans (2022–2025) over potential fuel leak risks, and 1,262 RAM trucks (2025–2026) regarding trailer control module malfunctions. Owners are strongly encouraged to verify if their vehicle’s chassis number is impacted by visiting the official Recalls.sa portal, as authorities continue to prioritize the identification and rectification of mechanical defects to prevent road accidents.