Genesis G80EV Recall R/2022/357: Some Vehicles Might Experience A Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 21
- vehicles in the UK
- 21D148
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Genesis recalled G80EV vehicles built between 17 March 2021 and 16 August 2022. Some vehicles might experience a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction. The dealer will install front seat belt pretensioner anti-separation protection caps. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles might experience a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Some vehicles might experience a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction. Defect: Some vehicles might experience a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction. Remedy: Install front seat belt pretensioner anti-separation protection caps.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some vehicles might experience a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction.
The Fix
The dealer will install front seat belt pretensioner anti-separation protection caps.
Are You Affected?
G80EV built between 17 March 2021 and 16 August 2022 may be included. Genesis estimates 21 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Genesis, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Genesis.
- Book with any franchised Genesis dealer, quoting the campaign code 21D148 or the DVSA reference R/2022/357. See how to get a Genesis recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| G80EV, GV60, GV70EVTemporary parking brake release is possible whwn an instantaneous error occurs in the sensing signal | Urgent | R/2022/184 | |
| G80, GV60, GV70, GV70EV and 1 moreFront seat pre-tensioners may malfunction | Urgent | R/2023/195 |
This is one of 9 Genesis recalls in DVSA’s data. The Genesis recall launched before it was R/2022/184 on 25 Jul 2022, for temporary parking brake release is possible whwn an instantaneous error occurs in the…. The one launched after it was R/2023/150 on 17 Jul 2023, for the rear driveshafts could fail causing a loss of drive. You can also see every Genesis recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/357, launched 13 January 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.