Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 13, 2021
Hyundai Genesis GV80 2021 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Metal Fragments Injury
Hyundai recalls 2021 Genesis GV80 vehicles with seat belt pretensioners that may explode in crashes, projecting metal fragments. Owners should contact Hyundai for free replacement.
Hyundai is recalling 2021 Genesis GV80 vehicles due to a potential seat belt pretensioner explosion during crashes. This could cause injury from metal fragments striking vehicle occupants. The fix involves replacing the seat belt pretensioners at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80442-hyundai-genesis-gv80-2021-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-metal.
“Hyundai Genesis GV80 2021 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Metal Fragments Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80442-hyundai-genesis-gv80-2021-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-metal. Based on NHTSA recall #21V796000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V796000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled certain 2021-2022 Genesis and Hyundai vehicles due to seat belt pretensioner explosion risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Oct. 13, 2021. Dealers will replace the pretensioners free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Genesis GV70, 2022
Genesis GV80, 2021
Hyundai Elantra HEV, 2021
Hyundai Elantra, 2021
Hyundai Venue, 2021
What to do
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
The hazard
An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking occupants and resulting in injury. NHTSA records show complaints for these models include injuries and deaths.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on record since July 11, 2014. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 seat belt recall (May 29, 2026), a Kia Telluride seat belt recall (March 6, 2026), and a Rivian EDV seat belt recall (Nov. 25, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Genesis GV80 has a seat belt pretensioner that may explode in crashes. The recall covers vehicles with specific Hyundai recall numbers 211 and 009G.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free seat belt pretensioner replacement.
Get Replacement Parts
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners at no cost for affected vehicles.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 4 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V796000 — Hyundai Genesis GV80 2021 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Metal Fragments Injury
Hello,
I own a Hyundai Genesis GV80 2021 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Metal Fragments Injury that is covered by recall 21V796000 from Hyundai.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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