The emblem on the front of your Elantra's air bag is a small metal cover that protects the bag when it deploys. But in some 2022 and 2023 models, it might not be attached properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the emblem comes loose while the air bag deploys, it could hit someone inside the vehicle, potentially causing an injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the air bag cover with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.
The seat belt pretensioner is a critical safety component that tightens your seat belt during a crash. In certain 2020-2022 Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV models, this part can explode when it's supposed to deploy, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt pretensioner explodes, it could shoot metal shards into the cabin and harm you or your passengers. This is a serious injury risk, and we want to address it immediately.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will protect your seat belt pretensioner with a protective cap – a free repair that will ensure your safety in the event of a crash. You can expect a recall notice in the mail, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Original — 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.
The front seat belt pretensioners in your Elantra or Accent help keep you and your passenger safe by tightening the seat belts in a crash. But in some 2021-2022 Elantras and 2020 Accents, these pretensioners could explode upon deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the exploding pretensioners could shoot out sharp metal fragments that could hit you or your passenger, causing serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty seat belt pretensioners with new ones that are safe and reliable – completely free of charge. You'll receive a letter with instructions, but you can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
The front passenger seat belt pretensioner in your 2022 Elantra or Elantra HEV is a crucial safety component that tightens the seat belt during a crash. Unfortunately, this part may explode when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pretensioner explodes, it could shoot metal fragments into the vehicle, putting you or your passengers at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty seat belt pretensioner with a new, safer one, at no charge. As soon as you get the recall notice, schedule the repair to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
The rearview camera in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you when you're in reverse. In some 2021-2022 Hyundai models, the camera's printed circuit board can be damaged, causing it to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera fails, you won't be able to see what's behind you when you're reversing. This increases the risk of a crash, especially when backing out of a parking space or driveway.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty rearview camera with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
