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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V069000

2021 Hyundai Accent | 2020 Hyundai Accent — Seat belts: pretensioner

Published February 9, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 9, 2022

Summary

NHTSA records recall 22V069000, published February 9, 2022. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2021 Hyundai Accent | 2020 Hyundai Accent — Seat belts: pretensioner.

What's the hazard

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

What to do

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

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Recall details

Brand
HYUNDAI
Model
ACCENT
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Lot
2021 HYUNDAI ACCENT | 2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Hyundai Accent | 2020 Hyundai Accent — Seat belts: pretensioner recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V069000 on February 9, 2022. Reported hazard: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: ACCENT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)