Hyundai, Genesis Seatbelt Defect Prompts Recall
» Posted May 13, 2026 • Resources | Share This Post
Hyundai is recalling some 300,000 cars and sport-utility vehicles, warning that their seatbelts could malfunction.
“The front seatbelt(s) in the subject vehicles may not be sufficiently attached to the seat frame due to a damaged snap-on anchor,” the automaker recently told federal regulators. “An insufficiently attached seatbelt anchor can increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash.”
The recall covers certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric vehicles, 2023-2026 Genesis G90 sedans and 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs and hybrids. Hyundai said the vehicles’ seatbelts are especially susceptible to damage during routine repairs and maintenance.
Hyundai disclosed the problem in filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The automaker said it was aware of at least six reports of faulty seatbelt anchors, but no crashes or injuries stemming from the defect.
The company plans to notify owners of recalled cars and SUVs via mail by June 5. In the meantime, Hyundai and Genesis drivers can check the NHTSA website to see if their vehicles are covered by the recall. Owners will be asked to bring their vehicles to authorized service providers for inspection and repair, which may include the replacement of seatbelt anchors.
“This remedy will be offered at no cost to owners for all affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under Hyundai’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,” the company told NHTSA. “Additionally, Hyundai will provide owners of affected vehicles reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a remedy for the recall condition.”
Safety Issues for Hyundai Drivers
These kinds of recalls, sadly, are old hat for Hyundai and other major auto manufacturers. They recall millions of vehicles across the country every year, citing a variety of defects that heighten safety risks for people in the car and for everyone sharing the road with them.
The death of a young girl in Ohio earlier this year prompted Hyundai to recall Palisade SUVs and warn dealers to stop selling the cars, for example. The two-year-old child reportedly died after a power seat collapsed and trapped her.
More recently, Hyundai recalled certain vehicles whose airbags could be delayed in deploying during collisions. The company said a problem with airbag sensors was to blame.
How the California Lemon Law Works
The California lemon law gives Hyundai drivers in the Golden State some valuable rights and protections. The law requires car manufacturers to perform a wide range of repairs on vehicles under warranty.
The lemon law also requires automakers to buy back (or, in some cases, replace) covered vehicles they are unable or flat-out refuse to fix. That includes compensating the owner for the purchase price, as well as financing fees, rental car costs, and other related expenses.
There is no specific number of repair requests or attempts that must happen before the buyback or replace requirement kicks in.
Talk with a California Lemon Lawyer
If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, a California lemon lawyer at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back.
Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon lawyer.
