HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID (2021) recall — Seat Belts
Hyundai recalls 2021 Santa Fe Hybrids with seat belt pretensioners that may explode in crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free cap installation by December 14, 2022.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2021 Santa Fe Hybrids due to seat belt pretensioners that can explode in crashes, potentially causing injury. This affects vehicles where the seat belt might deploy during an accident. Owners should contact dealers for a free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80476-hyundai-santa-fe-hybrid-2021-seat-belts-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80476-hyundai-santa-fe-hybrid-2021-seat-belts-risk-of-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V816000
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“Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2021 Seat Belts: Risk of Injury from Exploding Pretensioners.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80476-hyundai-santa-fe-hybrid-2021-seat-belts-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #22V816000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V816000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a crash, the front seat belt pretensioners may explode, sending metal fragments toward occupants. This can cause injury if the seat belt activates during an accident.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid models. The recall covers vehicles where the seat belt pretensioners might explode in crashes.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Free Fix
Hyundai dealers will install a cap on the seat belt pretensioners at no cost. This fix is available through the recall program.
Check Notification Date
Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. If you haven't received one, contact Hyundai customer service.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The seat belt pretensioners may explode in crashes, sending metal fragments that can cause injury.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall covers 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. Check your vehicle's model year and trim.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact a Hyundai dealer for a free cap installation on the seat belt pretensioners.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V816000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 22V816000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V816000 (October 31, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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