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Hyundai Recalls About 294,000 U.S. Vehicles for Front Seat Belt Anchor Defect

Owner letters start in June with free dealer fixes under NHTSA campaign 26V218000.

Overview

  • Hyundai Motor America issued a U.S. recall covering roughly 294,000 vehicles across the 2023–2025 Ioniq 6, 2024–2026 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2023–2026 Genesis G90.
  • The defect involves a damaged snap-on lower anchor that can detach from the seat frame, leaving a front seat belt unsecured and raising injury risk in a crash.
  • Dealers will inspect the anchor and either install a reinforcement or replace the seat belt assembly at no cost, with notification letters set to reach owners in early June.
  • Hyundai says it has six U.S. complaints tied to loose anchors and reports no related injuries or deaths, and the recall covers front-seat belts only.
  • Hyundai incorporated a redesigned anchor in new production by March 2026, and owners who already paid for related repairs can request reimbursement.