Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the United States after federal regulators identified a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to separate from their mountings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration flagged the issue on Friday, warning that a detached anchor would not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, raising the risk of serious injury.
The recall covers four models spanning several recent model years. Affected vehicles include the 2023 through 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, the 2023 through 2026 Genesis G90, and the 2024 through 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid. Owners of those vehicles are encouraged to check whether their specific car falls within the recalled range using the vehicle identification number lookup tool on the NHTSA website.
What Hyundai will do to fix it
Authorized Hyundai dealers will inspect the seat belt anchoring systems on affected vehicles and either reinforce or replace the components at no cost to the owner. The repair is covered entirely under the recall, meaning owners will not be billed for parts or labor.
Hyundai plans to begin mailing notification letters to affected owners on June 5, 2026. Owners who want to get ahead of that timeline or have questions about their vehicle’s status can contact Hyundai customer service directly at 1-855-371-9460. When calling, owners should reference recall numbers 298 and 032G to ensure they are connected to the right department.
A parallel recall is planned in South Korea
The issue is not limited to the American market. Hyundai has announced plans to carry out a similar recall in South Korea after filing the required report with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The domestic recall is expected to affect approximately 300,000 vehicles, a figure that closely mirrors the scale of the US action.
The South Korean filing is scheduled for next week, after which the timeline for that recall will be confirmed through local regulatory channels.
What owners should do now
Anyone who owns one of the affected models does not need to wait for a letter to act. The NHTSA maintains a public recall database at nhtsa.gov where owners can enter their vehicle identification number to confirm whether their specific car is included. The database is updated as recall information is submitted by manufacturers, and it provides details on the nature of the defect and the repair being offered.
For Hyundai owners who are unsure whether their vehicle falls within the affected model years, the safest approach is to run the check now rather than waiting for the June mailing. Seat belt systems are among the most critical passive safety components in any vehicle, and a compromised anchor represents a meaningful risk in the event of a collision.
Hyundai has not reported any crashes or injuries connected to this defect as part of the recall filing.
