Recall 22V632 affects 247 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra N and Elantra vehicles for a loose air bag emblem. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 247 2022-2023 Elantra N and Elantra vehicles because of an improperly welded driver's front air bag cover emblem. If the air bag deploys, the emblem can detach and strike an occupant, increasing injury risk; Hyundai dealers will replace the air bag free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's front air bag module in affected 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra N and Elantra vehicles sits inside the steering wheel. Its normal job is to deploy the air bag toward the driver in a crash, while the cover and emblem stay attached to the module.
On these vehicles, the emblem on the air bag cover was not welded to the cover with enough adhesion. Hyundai traced the problem to a supplier process issue that affected weld quality between the emblem and the air bag cover. If the air bag deploys, the emblem can separate from the cover instead of staying in place.
There is no warning sign before failure. The emblem problem is hidden inside the driver's air bag cover, so an owner will not feel, hear, or see a symptom during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Covers Elantra N for 2022 and Elantra for 2022 and 2023; each listed vehicle uses the same driver-side front air bag module.
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra N | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | front air bag |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra | front air bag |
| Units affected | 247 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific sedan.
What's the safety risk?
If the air bag cover emblem detaches, it can strike an occupant and increase injury risk. There is no warning sign before it happens, so schedule the repair soon and avoid delaying this air bag repair. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra or Elantra N is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the free driver's front air bag replacement that fixes the emblem detachment risk during deployment.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V632 or Hyundai recall 234 when you call.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions about the repair or dealer scheduling.
- Keep the repair appointment, even if the air bag warning light is off, because the concern involves the emblem detaching during air bag deployment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician replaces the driver's front air bag covered by recall 22V632. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. This repair addresses the air bag cover emblem that can detach when the driver's front air bag deploys. If you've already paid out of pocket to fix this recall condition, Hyundai's reimbursement plan covers eligible expenses. Bring receipts or repair paperwork to the service desk, or contact Hyundai customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 18, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 14, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 17, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| October 17, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 17, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 17, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V632?
Recall 22V632 covers 247 2022 Hyundai Elantra N and 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra vehicles with a driver front air bag cover emblem that was not welded properly. If the air bag deploys, the emblem can detach and strike an occupant, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2022 Hyundai Elantra N or 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V632. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the driver front air bag replacement. Reference recall 22V632 or Hyundai recall 234 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost, and Hyundai dealers will replace the affected air bag free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Hyundai before the air bag recall repair?
There is no do-not-drive instruction in this recall. The stated risk is tied to air bag deployment: a detached cover emblem can strike an occupant and increase injury risk. Once your VIN is confirmed, schedule the free repair with a Hyundai dealer.
What if I bought my Hyundai Elantra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Elantra or Elantra N is included, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer and reference recall 22V632.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V632000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V632 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V632000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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