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Hyundai U.S. unit recalls nearly 300,000 vehicles on seat belt defect

Published: 11 Apr. 2026, 12:02 Updated: 11 Apr. 2026, 14:27

JIN MIN-JI
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The logo of Hyundai Motor Company is pictured at the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, April 13, 2022. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Hyundai Motor’s U.S. unit is recalling 294,000 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in seat belt anchoring systems.

The recall affects models including the Ioniq 6, Genesis G90, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid, said the automaker on Friday.

It was a response to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that warned that if the seat belt anchoring mechanism becomes detached, it may fail to properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The authorities said Hyundai service centers will inspect the seat belt anchoring systems and reinforce or replace them if necessary.

Meanwhile, the company plans to carry out a similar recall in Korea after filing a report with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport next week. The domestic recall is estimated to affect around 300,000 vehicles.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.

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