Hyundai Motor America is recalling 291,128 vehicles across its Hyundai and Genesis lineup due to a problem with the seat belt anchor that could cause it to release the belt clip.
The defective anchors have been installed in several different vehicles, including the 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. The vast majority are found in the Santa Fe (158,001) and Santa Fe Hybrid (95,268).
According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front seat belt or belts in the affected vehicles will not be properly attached to the seat frame due to the damaged snap-on anchor. If that’s the case, the front-seat occupants are at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
The company said there have been six complaints registered about the faulty anchors, but no injuries or deaths related to them in the U.S. The problem affects front seat belts only, according to the NHTSA filing.
All owners of affected vehicles will be notified via first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer or Genesis retailer, where technicians will inspect, apply a reinforcement remedy to the snap-on lower seat belt anchor or if necessary, replace the seat belt assembly.
The fix will be completed at no cost to owners for all affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under Hyundai’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For owners who may have already repaired the issue, they are eligible for reimbursement for expenses related to the repair. Owners should begin receiving notification in early June.
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