The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V797000·Announced 2025-11-17

Hyundai IONIQ 5 front seat belt retractors may not be secured

Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles because the seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the retractor is the anchorage that lets a seat belt restrain an occupant, and the source states it may not function in a crash.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. About 1,535 units are potentially affected.

The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.

NHTSA states that an improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2025. 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 IONIQ 5
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Seat belts
Hazard
Affected units
1,535

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 (1)

  • IONIQ 5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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