NHTSA Recall 21V796000: Pretensioner (seat belts) and seat belts: front
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 978 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Genesis GV70.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V796000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 211/009G |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | October 13, 2021 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Safety risk
An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V796000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Genesis GV70 | 2022 |
| Genesis GV80 | 2021 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2021 |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 2021 |
| Hyundai Venue | 2021 |
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.