2020–2022 Hyundai (3 models) Seat Belts Recall 22V354000 (Hyundai 229)

NHTSA recall 22V354000 (Hyundai recall 229) covers about 230,233 2020–2022 Hyundai (3 models) vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA May 19, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

230,233
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
May 19, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: 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.

The risk

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 29, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Hyundai recall number 229

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V354000 as 229. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "229 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Hyundai Accent2020–2022All Accent recalls
Hyundai Elantra2021–2022All Elantra recallsYears to avoid
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid2021–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 19, 2022
Owner notification
Aug 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America

Check your VIN for 22V354000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V354000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V354000 or 229). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V354000?

NHTSA recall 22V354000 (Hyundai recall 229) covers about 230,233 2020–2022 Hyundai (3 models) vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA May 19, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V354000?

NHTSA's record for 22V354000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V354000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V354000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 29, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Hyundai recall number for 22V354000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 229. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (229) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V354000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V354000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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