2020 Hyundai Accent | 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 2021 Hyundai Elantra — Seat belts: front
Published April 4, 2022 · Recall initiated: April 1, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V218000, published April 4, 2022 and initiated April 1, 2022. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2020 Hyundai Accent | 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 2021 Hyundai Elantra — Seat belts: front.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- ACCENT
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT | 2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Hyundai Accent | 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 2021 Hyundai Elantra — Seat belts: front recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V218000 on April 4, 2022. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: ACCENT.