Recall 22V123000

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Report Date
20220303
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.

Safety Consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.