Hyundai and its luxury brand Genesis have issued a major recall 298-032G affecting more than 294,100 vehicles due to a defect involving the front seat belt anchor system. According to NHTSA Report No. 26V218, the front seat belt(s) in the subject vehicles may not be sufficiently attached to the seat frame due to a damaged snap-on anchor. An insufficiently attached seatbelt anchor can increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash.
Affected Vehicles
The recall includes certain:
- 2023–2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
- 2024–2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2024–2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
- 2023–2026 Genesis G90
Manufacturer’s Remedy
Hyundai and Genesis dealers will:
- Inspect seat belt anchor assemblies
- Reinforce or replace affected components
- Verify proper seat belt operation
Why This Recall Matters
Recalls can be an indication that an underlying issue exists with the vehicle and the manufacturer has knowledge of that defect. Under the California Lemon Law, if the manufacturer cannot repair your vehicle under warranty after repeated attempts, you may be entitled to compensation. You can read MMO Law’s post pertaining to automotive recalls by clicking here.
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