Genesis G80 recall: Seat Belts:front
Official safety recall 23V094000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis GV80 | 2021 | United States |
| Genesis GV80 | 2022 | United States |
| Genesis GV80 | 2023 | United States |
| Genesis GV70 | 2022 | United States |
| Genesis GV70 | 2023 | United States |
| Genesis GV60 | 2023 | United States |
| Genesis G80 | 2021 | United States |
| Genesis G80 | 2022 | United States |
| Genesis G80 | 2023 | United States |
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The official remedy
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.