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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V152000·Announced 2017-03-08

Hyundai Recalls Sonata Models Due to Front Seat Belt Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2011-2015 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles because front seat belt linkages may detach from anchor pretensioners, increasing injury risk in crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the seat belt anchorage system that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
977,778

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SONATA HYBRID
  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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