2021–2023 Genesis G80 Electrified, Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, Hyundai Santa FE Plug-in Hybrid: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 22V816000 · 15K units potentially affected · filed Oct 31, 2022
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Why it matters
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V816000
- Manufacturer no.
- 238/011G
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Units affected
- 14,933
- Report received
- Oct 31, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 14, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Genesis G80 Electrified 2023
- Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid 2021, 2022
- Hyundai Santa FE Plug-in Hybrid 2022, 2023