Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE HYBRID |
| 2022 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE HYBRID |
| 2022 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID |
| 2023 | GENESIS | G80 ELECTRIFIED |
| 2023 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.