NHTSA Recall 22V354000: Seat belts: front and pretensioner (seat belts)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 230,233 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Hyundai Accent.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V354000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 229 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › FRONT; SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER |
| Report received | May 19, 2022 |
| Owner notification | August 29, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
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.
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 22V354000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2021, 2022 |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 2021, 2022 |
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.