Hyundai recalls 294K vehicles over seat belt issues

NHTSA says seat belt anchors can detach in affected models.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:52am

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An extreme close-up of the intricate metal and plastic components that make up a car's seat belt anchor, rendered in dramatic shadows and highlights to convey the importance of this safety-critical automotive part.A close examination of a vehicle's seat belt anchor reveals the critical engineering details that must be precisely manufactured to ensure passenger safety.Santa Fe Today

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the recall of more than 294,120 Hyundai vehicles due to problems with the seat belt anchors for the driver and passenger seats, which can detach. The affected models include the 2023-2025 Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, and 2024-2026 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid. Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the anchors as needed at no charge.

Why it matters

Seat belt issues can pose a serious safety risk, so this recall is an important step to address a potential defect and ensure the vehicles meet safety standards. Hyundai is taking action to address the problem and notify owners.

The details

According to the NHTSA, the seat belt anchors for the driver and passenger seats in the affected Hyundai models can detach. Hyundai will be notifying owners and instructing them to bring their vehicles to dealers, who will inspect the anchors and reinforce or replace them as needed at no cost to the owner.

  • The recall was announced on April 13, 2026.
  • Owners will receive a letter in the mail alerting them to the issue after June 6, 2026.

The players

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The U.S. government agency responsible for setting and enforcing safety standards for motor vehicles.

Hyundai

The South Korean automaker that is recalling over 294,000 vehicles due to seat belt anchor issues.

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What’s next

Owners of the affected Hyundai models should watch for the recall notification letter and schedule a service appointment with their dealer to have the seat belt anchors inspected and repaired.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of automakers quickly addressing safety issues and working with regulators to ensure vehicles meet all safety standards. Prompt action can help prevent potential injuries and maintain consumer trust.