Seat Belt Anchors May Detach

Affected vehicles (4)

Component / system

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

Risk / consequence

A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

Chronology of events

1. Sep 30, 2025

   SEPTEMBER 30, 2025: NASO received a Consumer Affairs (“CA”) case indicating the defect condition on a 2025 Santa Fe vehicle prompting the opening of a new investigation.

2. OCTOBER 2025

   OCTOBER 2025: NHTSA shared VOQs with NASO alleging detached front seatbelt anchor clip in rear-end collisions. Additionally, NASO reviewed HMMA in-line repair history for the VOQ vehicles and confirmed no related repairs.

3. NOVEMBER 2025

   NOVEMBER 2025: HMC shared information related to snap-on anchor design testing performance. HMC and NASO conducted replication testing and user handling evaluations, investigating the possibility of the snap-on anchor being potentially damaged in the field or if removed or installed improperly. NASO’s findings were communicated to NHTSA.

4. DECEMBER 2025

   DECEMBER 2025: NASO visited HMMA to review seatbelt installation processes and quality control measures. VOQ vehicle inspections were completed and parts were recovered, confirming damaged anchor clips. NASO analysis determined field damage due to external occupant interaction was not likely, based on space constraints and fixed anchor positioning NASO continued to investigate other potential sources of anchor damage.

5. JANUARY 2026

   JANUARY 2026: NASO confirmed forceful removal of the snap-on anchor produced anchor damage consistent with VOQ allegations and provided updates to NHTSA regarding its findings. NASO conducted broader field inspections of snap-on anchors equipped in vehicles at a local auction with no issues noted. Additionally, HMC confirmed that the anchor clip design was shared amongst other models and completed its review of manufacturing process and records at HMC’s assembly plants. No issues were noted within the assembly or in-plant repair processes. NASO and HMC planned to conduct crash testing under various conditions in an effort to duplicate the reported condition. HMC informed NASO of recent crash testing results which showed no detachments under specific test scenarios. NASO provided an update of its investigation to ODI.

6. MARCH 2026

   FEBRUARY - MARCH 2026: Additional field inspections of auction vehicles were completed with no issues noted. NASO continued duplication testing of various design versions of the snap-on anchor clip. NASO confirmed limited claims alleging snap-on anchor damage associated with prior seat repair and improper removal in service.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 05, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 05, 2026 Phased Recall