2022 Hyundai Elantra Seat Belts Problems
Seat Belts complaints account for 23 of 101 total complaints (23%) filed on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, and three related recalls (22V354000, 22V218000, 22V123000) cover exploding seat belt pretensioners. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 23
- 23% of 101
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Owners report being notified of seat belt pretensioner recall campaign 22V354000 but told replacement parts were not yet available at the dealer.
- Several owners state the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair after notification.
- Some owners contacted multiple dealers looking for parts before the fix could be scheduled.
- One owner describes a notice warning that the seat belt pretensioner could explode and send metal shrapnel, with a recommendation to park the vehicle outside pending remedy.
- A dealer reportedly told one owner the recall repair would be delayed over a month because unsold inventory vehicles were being prioritized for the fix.
When 2022 Hyundai Elantra seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint May 23, 2022, latest Mar 6, 2025.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 22V354000May 19, 2022Seat Belts230,233 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 22V218000Apr 1, 2022Seat Belts6,240 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 22V123000Mar 3, 2022Seat Belts140 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
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.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy: 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.
Seat Belts complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have a seat belt recall?
- Yes. Three recalls cover the 2022 Elantra's seat belts: 22V354000, 22V218000, and 22V123000, all related to seat belt pretensioners that Hyundai says may explode upon deployment in a crash.
- How many seat belt complaints does the 2022 Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 23 seat belt complaints for the 2022 Elantra, which is 23% of the 101 total complaints filed for that model year.
- What do owners report about the seat belt recall?
- Most sample complaints describe owners being notified of the pretensioner recall but told replacement parts were not yet available, with several saying Hyundai exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to the seat belt issue?
- No. NHTSA data for this area on the 2022 Elantra lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- Is the seat belt recall a park-outside or do-not-drive order?
- No. All three related recalls (22V354000, 22V218000, 22V123000) are marked as not requiring do-not-drive or park-outside precautions.