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.
Show original NHTSA language
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.