Recall 22V218000: 2020 Hyundai Accent, 2021–2022 Hyundai Elantra
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 1, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 6,240
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
The risk
Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Hyundai Accent
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V218000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 223
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Owner letters
- May 19, 2022
- Components
- Seat belts:front (Seats & Seat Belts); Seat belts:pretensioner (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology