Nearly 300K Hyundai recall
The NHTSA announced a recall affecting more than 294,120 Hyundai vehicles in the U.S. over a seat‑belt issue that can prevent proper restraint operation. (WDBO ) Driving's reporting lists newer Hyundai models in the action, including the Santa Fe and Ioniq 6, and the luxury Genesis G90 among affected cars. (Driving )
Hyundai and Genesis are recalling 294,128 vehicles in the United States because a seat-belt anchor can detach from the seat frame. (nhtsa.gov) The recall covers 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2024-2026 Santa Fe Hybrid, 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, and 2023-2026 Genesis G90 vehicles built between April 21, 2022, and March 4, 2026. Hyundai’s March 30, 2026 safety report says 294,128 vehicles are potentially involved. (nhtsa.gov) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the lower seat-belt anchor can become damaged during seat repairs or service work, which can keep the restraint from protecting an occupant as designed in a crash. Dealers will inspect the anchor and reinforce or replace it if needed at no charge. (nhtsa.gov) Hyundai told regulators it opened an internal review on November 19, 2025, after reports from the field, then analyzed warranty claims, dealer service records, and production data before deciding on a recall. The company said it had identified 13 incidents in the United States linked to anchor damage and reported no crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. (nhtsa.gov) The defect is tied to a “snap-on” lower anchor, a part that fastens the belt to the seat structure and is supposed to stay fixed when the belt loads up in a collision. Consumer Reports said routine repairs and maintenance could damage that connection point on affected vehicles. (consumerreports.org) This recall reaches newer vehicles that are still early in their model cycles, including Hyundai’s redesigned Santa Fe sport utility vehicle and the Ioniq 6 electric sedan. Reuters reported the action on April 10 after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posted the recall. (reuters.com) Owners are expected to receive notification letters by June 1, 2026, according to Hyundai’s filing. Drivers can check whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-character vehicle identification number in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall database or Hyundai’s recall lookup page. (nhtsa.gov)
