NHTSA Recall 17V617000: Pretensioner (seat belts) and anchorage (seat belts)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 443,545 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hyundai Sonata.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V617000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 169 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | October 4, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 6, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Safety risk
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
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 17V617000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 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.