Seat belt pretensioners may explode
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 accent, 2021-2022 elantra, and 2021-2022 elantra hev vehicles. in the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Safety Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 28, 2022. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 229. this recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall numbers 21v-796, 22v-069, 22v-218, and 22v-123 for accent, elantra, and elantra hev vehicles. all accent, elantra, and elantra hev vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
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FAQ: Recall 22V354000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22V354000?
NHTSA recall 22V354000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on May 19, 2022. It addresses: Seat belt pretensioners may explode. The recall affects approximately 230,233 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 22V354000 or the manufacturer campaign number 229. 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.