Hyundai is recalling certain 2022 Elantra vehicles due to a potential seat belt pretensioner explosion during crashes that could cause injury. Owners must have the faulty component replaced free of charge by dealers.
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Hyundai is recalling 2022 Elantra vehicles because their front passenger seat belt pretensioners can explode during crashes, potentially causing injury. This is a safety fix that dealers will perform at no cost to owners.
During a crash, the front passenger seat belt pretensioner may explode and send metal fragments toward vehicle occupants. This can cause injury if the fragments strike a person.
Owners of 2022 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles are affected. Front passenger seat belt users are most at risk during crashes.
Check if your 2022 Elantra or Elantra HEV has a front passenger seat belt pretensioner that could explode during a crash. The recall was announced in May 2022.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Dealers will replace the faulty seat belt pretensioners at no cost to you.
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
The front passenger seat belt pretensioner may explode during a crash, sending metal fragments that could cause injury.
Your 2022 Elantra or Elantra HEV is affected. The recall was announced in May 2022.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the repair, but dealers will complete the replacement at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V123000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 22V123000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy 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.
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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.
