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Genesis Seat Belt Recalls Cover Exploding Pretensioners and Restraint Failures
Exploding seat belt pretensioners recur across the Genesis notices, with metal fragments posing an injury risk when the parts deploy in a crash. The October 2021 notice covers the 2021 GV80 and 2022 GV70. The February 2023 notice covers the 2020-2023 GV80, 2021-2023 G80, 2022-2023 GV70 and 2023 GV60. A separate March 2023 notice covers front and rear pretensioners in the 2023 G90. Other restraint problems affect the 2023 GV60, whose front passenger belt may not fasten or extend properly, and the 2023-2026 G90, whose driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach. GV80, GV70 and G90 appear in multiple notices.
Warning signs to watch for
- August 4, 2023 GV60 recall: The front passenger seat belt may not fasten or extend properly.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the five listed Genesis notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The October 2021 GV80/GV70 pretensioner notice and February 2023 GV80/G80/GV70/GV60 pretensioner notice do not tell owners to stop driving. The March 2023 G90 pretensioner notice also does not tell owners to stop driving. The August 2023 GV60 passenger belt notice and April 2026 G90 anchor notice likewise do not tell owners to stop driving. These statements describe the instructions in the supplied notices.
What the free repair involves
The October 2021 recall specifies free pretensioner replacement; the February and March 2023 recalls specify securing pretensioners with caps, free of charge. For the August 2023 GV60 recall, dealers inspect and replace the front passenger belt as necessary, free. For the April 2026 G90 recall, dealers inspect and reinforce or replace anchors as necessary, free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 5 |
Models affected most
Where owners report seat belts problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under seat belts for the Genesis models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Seat belts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 Genesis GV60 | 4 |
| 2023 Genesis G90 | 2 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Genesis and Hyundai Seat Belt Anchors May Detach | high |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Genesis GV60 Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten | high |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Genesis G90 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode | high |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Genesis GV80, G80, GV70, GV60 seat belt part may explode | high |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Genesis and Hyundai Models Seat Belt Pretensioner Risk | high |
Common questions
Does the Genesis G90 pretensioner recall include rear seat belts?
The March 28, 2023 recall covers certain 2023 G90 vehicles and names front driver-side, passenger-side and rear seat belt pretensioners. Dealers secure the pretensioners with caps, free of charge. The separate April 2026 anchor recall concerns a different defect.
Why might my 2023 Genesis GV60 passenger belt fail to extend?
The August 4, 2023 notice says the front passenger belt's automatic locking retractor may prevent proper fastening or extension. Dealers inspect and replace that belt as necessary, free of charge. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Which Genesis models have the seat belt anchor problem?
The April 6, 2026 notice identifies certain 2023-2026 Genesis G90 vehicles. Driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach, reducing occupant restraint in a crash. Dealers inspect and reinforce or replace the anchors as necessary, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.