HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V816000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-14 2022-10-31 2022-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 238/011G

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14933

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.