2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Belts Problems
Owners filed 25 Seat Belt complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of its 746 total complaints, tied to 3 crashes and 3 injuries. NHTSA lists two related recalls (17V152000 and 17V617000) covering front seat belt linkages that could detach from the anchor. Median mileage at failure was 75,000.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 25
- 3% of 746
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 75,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Front seat belt linkages reportedly detach from the seat belt anchorage, a defect addressed by recall campaigns 17V152000 and 17V617000.
- Owners describe seat belts failing to restrain occupants during crashes, including a case where both front seat belts did not hold occupants after a collision with deer.
- One owner reported a seat belt snapping and breaking from its floorboard connection point at very low mileage.
- Some owners took vehicles in for the seat belt anchor recall repair but were told parts were unavailable or no defect was found on inspection.
- A separate complaint describes the seat belt warning chime being too quiet to hear, which the dealer said could not be altered.
When 2014 Hyundai Sonata seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 16, 2014, latest Nov 11, 2022.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 17V617000Oct 4, 2017Seat Belts443,545 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Risk: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
- NHTSA 17V152000Mar 8, 2017Seat Belts977,778 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Seat Belts complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seat belt complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have?
- NHTSA lists 25 Seat Belt complaints for the 2014 Sonata, which is 3% of the 746 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls, 17V152000 and 17V617000, covering front seat belt linkages that could detach from the seat belt anchorage.
- Did the seat belt issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported for the 2014 Sonata.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 75,000 miles.
- What exactly goes wrong with the seat belts?
- Owners report the front seat belt linkage detaching from its anchor point, seat belts failing to restrain occupants in a crash, and a warning chime that is too quiet to hear.