NHTSA recall 22V-123 (22V123000)
seat belts recall reported March 3, 2022 - about 140 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V123000
- Also written as
- 22V-123
- Manufacturer number
- 220
- Reported
- March 3, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~140
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-123 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.