NHTSA recall 22V-218 (22V218000)
seat belts recall reported April 1, 2022 - about 6,240 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V218000
- Also written as
- 22V-218
- Manufacturer number
- 223
- Reported
- April 1, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,240
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Why it is dangerous
Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. 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-218 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.