Large Recall NHTSA · 17V617000 Reported October 4, 2017

Seat belt linkage detaches from pretensioner

Hyundai Motor America · Seat Belts · 443,545 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V617000
Manufacturer Campaign
169
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
443,545
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 4, 2017
Completion Rate
85.62

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152. the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2017. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

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 17V617000 or campaign 169.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V617000

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

What is recall 17V617000?

NHTSA recall 17V617000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on October 4, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt linkage detaches from pretensioner. The recall affects approximately 443,545 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V617000 or the manufacturer campaign number 169. 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.