2021–2023 Hyundai & Genesis (3 models) Seat Belts Recall 22V816000 (Hyundai 238)

NHTSA recall 22V816000 (Hyundai recall 238 / 011G) covers about 14,933 2021–2023 Hyundai & Genesis (3 models) vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA Oct 31, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V816000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

14,933
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Oct 31, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seat belts (front)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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 pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 14, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Hyundai recall number 238 / 011G

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V816000 as 238, 011G. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "238 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 Santa Fe Hybrid2021–2022—
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid2022–2023—
Genesis G80 Electrified2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Oct 31, 2022
Owner notification
Dec 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America

Check your VIN for 22V816000

  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 22V816000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V816000 or 238). 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 22V816000?

NHTSA recall 22V816000 (Hyundai recall 238 / 011G) covers about 14,933 2021–2023 Hyundai & Genesis (3 models) vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA Oct 31, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V816000?

NHTSA's record for 22V816000 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 22V816000?

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 22V816000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 14, 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 22V816000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 238, 011G. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (238, 011G) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V816000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V816000, 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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