Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V377000 Reported August 29, 2005

Front seat back recliner/seat belt

Hyundai Motor America · Seats · 36,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V377000
Manufacturer Campaign
072
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
36,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 29, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt may interfere with the manual seat back recliner knob and could cause the front manual seat back recliner to inadvertently release.

Safety Consequence

The inadvertent release of a front seat back recliner may result in injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the manual seat back recliner knob(s) free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2005. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 05V377000 or campaign 072.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V377000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V377000?

NHTSA recall 05V377000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on August 29, 2005. It addresses: Front seat back recliner/seat belt. The recall affects approximately 36,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V377000 or the manufacturer campaign number 072. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.