Vehicle recall 17V617000 · October 4, 2017
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Sonata
The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
- Consequence
- If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V617000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 4, 2017
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 169
- Owner notification
- November 6, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 443,545
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seat belts › Pretensioner; Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
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