2023–2026 Hyundai & Genesis (4 models) Seat Belts Recall 26V218000 (Hyundai 298-032G)

NHTSA recall 26V218000 (Hyundai recall 298-032G) covers about 294,448 2023–2026 Hyundai & Genesis (4 models) vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA Apr 6, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V218000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

294,448
vehicles affected (potential)
2023–2026
model years
Apr 6, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seat belts (front, anchorage)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning 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.

Status: NHTSA lists May 29, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Hyundai recall number 298-032G

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V218000 as 298-032G. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "298-032G 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 Ioniq 62023–2025—
Hyundai Santa Fe2024–2026All Santa Fe recallsYears to avoid
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid2024–2026—
Genesis G902023–2026All G90 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 6, 2026
Owner notification
May 29, 2026
Build dates covered
Apr 21, 2022 to Mar 12, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America

Check your VIN for 26V218000

  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 26V218000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V218000 or 298-032G). 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 26V218000?

NHTSA recall 26V218000 (Hyundai recall 298-032G) covers about 294,448 2023–2026 Hyundai & Genesis (4 models) vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA Apr 6, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V218000?

NHTSA's record for 26V218000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V218000?

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 26V218000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 29, 2026 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 26V218000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 298-032G. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (298-032G) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V218000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V218000, 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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