NHTSA Recall 22V816000: Seat belts: front and pretensioner (seat belts)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,933 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Genesis G80 Electrified.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V816000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 238/011G |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › FRONT; SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER |
| Report received | October 31, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 14, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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 pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.
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 22V816000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Genesis G80 Electrified | 2023 |
| Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid | 2021, 2022 |
| Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid | 2022, 2023 |
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.