Hyundai Recall 22V-816: Seat belts – front

Affected: 2021–2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, 2022–2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid. Filed with NHTSA on October 31, 2022, covering about 14,933 vehicles.

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

The risk

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

The fix

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign22V-816 (22V816000)
Manufacturer number238/011G
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
ComponentSeat belts › Front
Report dateOctober 31, 2022
Owners notifiedDecember 14, 2022
Vehicles affected14,933
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the seat belts

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 22V-816 repair free?

Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 14,933 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.