NHTSA recall 22V-816 (22V816000)
seat belts recall reported October 31, 2022 - about 14,933 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V816000
- Also written as
- 22V-816
- Manufacturer number
- 238/011G
- Reported
- October 31, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,933
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-816 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.