NHTSA Recall 15V414000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 128,804 vehicles. It affects 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V414000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 130 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 30, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
Safety risk
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V414000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.