Recall 22V354 affects 230,233 2020-2022 Hyundai Accent, Elantra, and Elantra Hybrid vehicles for exploding seat belt pretensioners. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 230,233 2020-2022 Accent, Elantra, and Elantra Hybrid vehicles because the front driver or passenger seat belt pretensioner can explode during a crash. Metal fragments can strike people inside the vehicle and cause injury, and Hyundai dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt pretensioner in these 2020-2022 Hyundai Accent, Elantra, and Elantra Hybrid vehicles is part of the driver and front passenger seat belt assembly. In a crash, the pretensioner tightens the belt quickly so the occupant is held closer to the seat while the restraint system works.
On affected vehicles, the pretensioner pipe can become over pressurized during certain crash deployments. That pressure can cause the driver-side or passenger-side pretensioner to explode when it deploys. Hyundai's remedy adds a cap that secures the micro gas generator inside the pretensioner, which helps control gas deployment.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue happens during a crash deployment, so an owner is not expected to notice a sound, light, or belt feel change beforehand.
Who's affected?
Covers Accent, Elantra, and Elantra Hybrid across the 2020, 2021, and 2022 model years; each listed model year includes both front seat belt and pretensioner components.
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | seat belt |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | seat belt |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | seat belt |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | seat belt |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | seat belt |
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | seat belt |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | seat belt |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | seat belt |
| 2020 Hyundai Accent | seat belt |
| 2020 Hyundai Accent | seat belt |
| Units affected | 230,233 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can send metal fragments into the cabin, strike occupants, and result in injury. Keep using the seat belt, but schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer whether every affected pretensioner on your vehicle needs the cap installed. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Elantra, or Accent is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the free seat belt pretensioner cap repair, which secures the pretensioner before crash deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 22V354 when you call or check in at the dealer.
- Tell the dealer if your vehicle was repaired under recalls 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, or 22V-123; those vehicles still need this new remedy.
- Use working seat belts on every trip until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician secures the front seat belt pretensioner or pretensioners with a cap. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are covered. If an Accent, Elantra, or Elantra Hybrid was repaired under an earlier related recall, Hyundai says the new remedy still needs to be completed. Hyundai offers reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses paid to fix the recall condition before this repair. Bring repair invoices and payment records to the service desk so Hyundai can review the claim under its reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 19, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 15, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| July 15, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 15, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 29, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V354?
Recall 22V354 covers 230,233 2020-2022 Hyundai Accent, Elantra, and Elantra Hybrid vehicles with front seat belt pretensioners that can explode during a crash. Metal fragments can enter the cabin and injure occupants. Hyundai dealers will secure the pretensioners with caps for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2022 Hyundai Accent, Elantra, or Elantra Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V354. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the seat belt pretensioner cap repair. Reference recall number 22V354 and Hyundai recall number 229 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Hyundai dealers will secure the affected front seat belt pretensioners with caps free of charge, including parts and labor.
Is it safe to drive my Hyundai before the recall repair?
Hyundai did not issue a do-not-drive instruction for recall 22V354. The risk is tied to a crash, when the front seat belt pretensioner can explode and send metal fragments into the vehicle. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair.
What if my Hyundai was fixed under an earlier seat belt pretensioner recall?
You still need the new repair if your VIN is included in recall 22V354. Hyundai says this recall expands and replaces earlier Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV recalls, and vehicles repaired under those recalls need the new cap remedy completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V354000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V354 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V354000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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