Recall 22V354000: 2020–2022 Hyundai Accent, 2021–2022 Hyundai Elantra, 2021–2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 19, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 230,233
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Hyundai Accent
- 2021 Hyundai Accent
- 2022 Hyundai Accent
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V354000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 229
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Owner letters
- Aug 29, 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