NHTSA Recall 23V094000: Seat belts: front and pretensioner (seat belts)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65,517 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Genesis G80.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V094000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 012G |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › FRONT; SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER |
| Report received | February 16, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2023 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 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 April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 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 23V094000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Genesis G80 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Genesis GV60 | 2023 |
| Genesis GV70 | 2022, 2023 |
| Genesis GV80 | 2020, 2021, 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.