The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
The risk
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-617 (17V617000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 169 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Seat belts › Pretensioner |
| Report date | October 4, 2017 |
| Owners notified | November 6, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 443,545 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata seat belt problems 106
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata seat belt problems 75
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata seat belt problems 62
- 2014 Hyundai Sonata seat belt problems 25
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid seat belt problems 3
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid seat belt problems 2
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid seat belt problems 1
- 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid seat belt problems 2
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid seat belt problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-617 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 443,545 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.