Hyundai recalls nearly 300K

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the United States after regulators said front seat-belt anchors can detach from the seat frame in a crash. (nhtsa.gov) The recall covers 2023 through 2026 Genesis G90 sedans, 2023 through 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedans, and 2024 through 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid sport utility vehicles. Hyundai filed the recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 6, 2026. (nhtsa.gov) In Hyundai’s filing, the defect is a damaged “snap-on” lower anchor that holds the front seat belt to the seat frame. If that anchor is not secure, the belt may not restrain the driver or front passenger as designed during a collision. (nhtsa.gov) The company told regulators the anchor can be damaged if it is removed or installed incorrectly during routine maintenance or repair. Hyundai estimated about 1 percent of the recalled vehicles may have the defect. (nhtsa.gov) That makes this a recall about crash protection, not comfort or convenience. Seat belts work by spreading crash forces across the body and keeping occupants in position for air bags and other restraints to do their job. (nhtsa.gov) The affected vehicles were built in two countries and one United States plant: the Genesis G90 and Ioniq 6 were assembled in South Korea, while the Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid were assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. The Santa Fe models account for most of the recall, with 158,001 gasoline vehicles and 95,268 hybrids. (nhtsa.gov) Dealers will inspect the seat-belt anchors and either reinforce them or replace the seat-belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2026, and Hyundai’s recall lookup site says repairs under safety recalls are free. (usatoday.com (hyundaiusa.com) Owners can check whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-character vehicle identification number on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall site or Hyundai’s recall page. For a recall centered on the part meant to hold people in place, the next step is simple: check the number and get the fix. (nhtsa.gov) (hyundaiusa.com)