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Hyundai has issued an urgent warning to drivers as they recalled nearly 300,000 cars over a life-threatening glitch.
The car company made the announcement Friday for the driver and front passenger seats after discovering that the seatbelt anchors can detach.
They added that this increases the risk of injury and, in the event of a car accident, can leave occupants poorly restrained.
Hyundai identified more 294,000 vehicles as part of the recall.
The list includes 2023–2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 models, 2023–2026 Genesis G90 vehicles, and 2024–2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid models.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said dealers will 'inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary,' at no extra charge.
While owner notification letters will be mailed on June 5, 2026, affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) have already been searchable on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website since Wednesday.
Hyundai Santa Fe model, 2024–2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid models are affected by the seatbelt glitch
A warning on Friday for the driver and front passenger seats after discovering that the seatbelt anchors can detach (stock)
This follows another recall by Hyundai affecting drivers in Australia, involving batteries in its electric vehicles.
This recall impacted nearly 5,000 vehicles on Friday due to a fault in its battery management software that could spark a fire while the car is charging or parked.
The recall involves two Hyundai models: the Kona EV manufactured between 2018 and 2023, and the IONIQ EV made between 2018 and 2022.
The announcement comes after the company began warning vehicle owners worldwide in March, and almost five years after Hyundai IONIQ vehicles were recalled in Australia over a separate battery issue.
The federal transport department announced the recall of 3478 Hyundai Kona electric cars and 1402 IONIQ EVs, warning drivers they would be contacted by the manufacturer to organize an assessment.
Two Hyundai models: the Kona EV and the IONIQ EV (pictured) have been recalled in Australia
'A software issue in the Battery Management System may cause an electrical short circuit while charging or parked, leading to a vehicle fire,' the recall said.
'A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders.'
Australian Hyundai dealers will diagnose the car batteries and issue a software update or hardware fix to address the fault.
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