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Hyundai and Genesis seat belt pretensioners can explode in crash

NHTSA campaign 21V796000 · Reported 2021-10-13 · Hyundai Motor America

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Serious: the danger only appears during a crash, but flying metal fragments can injure front-seat occupants, so get the updated repair done as soon as possible.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2021 Hyundai Elantra, Elantra Hybrid, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles, the front seat belts have a device that tightens the belt in a crash. That device can blow apart when it goes off, throwing metal pieces inside the car and hurting the people in the front seats. Hyundai has since replaced this recall with newer ones, so even cars already fixed need the new repair.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and look for the newer recalls that replaced this one: 22V-354 (Elantra and Elantra Hybrid), 22V-458 (Venue), 23V-094 (Genesis).
2. Call Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 or your dealer, referencing recall 211 or 009G.
3. Have the dealer replace the seat belt pretensioners free of charge — even if your car was already repaired under the original recall.

Affected vehicles (4)

2021 Genesis GV80
2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Hyundai Venue
2022 Genesis GV70

Who to contact

Genesis — official Genesis recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-340-9741

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Are Genesis seat belt pretensioner and anchor recalls dangerous to drive with? · all 5 Genesis recalls in this area
Why do Hyundai seat belt recalls keep hitting pretensioners and buckles? · all 12 Hyundai recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Safety risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.