Another 15,000 Hyundai, Genesis Vehicles Recalled for Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners
In the last six months, affiliated automakers Hyundai and Kia have recalled over 300,000 vehicles for an issue that could put occupants at serious risk for injury: exploding seat belt pretensioners. Hyundai is once again adding to the running list, as is its luxury brand Genesis.
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Affected vehicles include nearly 15,000 model-year 2023 Genesis Electrified G80s and model-year 2021-22 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrids and 2022-23 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrids. The issue involves the front driver- or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners, which could explode upon deployment due to excessive pressure in the pretensioner pipe. As a result, metal fragments could project into the cabin and injure occupants.
To fix the issue, dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap for free. Hyundai will begin notifying owners Dec. 30, but those with further questions can call the automaker at 855-371-9460 (Hyundai’s number for this recall is 238/011G), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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