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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V354000

2020 Hyundai Accent — Seat belts: front

Published May 19, 2022 · Recall initiated: May 19, 2022

Summary

NHTSA records recall 22V354000, published May 19, 2022. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2020 Hyundai Accent — Seat belts: front.

What's the hazard

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

What to do

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls 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
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Hyundai Accent — Seat belts: front recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V354000 on May 19, 2022. Reported hazard: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls 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)