Hyundai Elantra (Hyundai) – Seat Belt Pretensioner Issue (2022)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA vehicles due to seat belts:pretensioner issues. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026