2011-2015 Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recall: anchorage

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on March 8, 2017. It covers about 977,778 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 977,778
reported: Mar 8, 2017
owners notified: Apr 13, 2017
related complaints: 278

Seat belts: front: anchorage

What is wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

Recall number 17V152000

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Sonata 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011-2015 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 278 complaints about seat belts problems.

2011 Hyundai Sonata 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2014 Hyundai Sonata 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Questions about recall 17V152000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2015 Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid anchorage?

Yes. Recall 17V152000, reported on March 8, 2017, covers about 977,778 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V152000?

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. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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