Hyundai Santa FE TM HEV, Santa FE TM PE, Santa FE TM PHEV Recall R/2023/069: : Some Vehicles May Experience An Abnormal Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment During…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 1,894
- vehicles in the UK
- 21D147
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Santa FE TM HEV, Santa FE TM PE, Santa FE TM PHEV vehicles built between 25 June 2020 and 16 August 2022. Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact. The dealer will install front seat belt pretensioner protection caps to both front seat belts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: : Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact. Defect: Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact. Remedy: Install front seat belt pretensioner protection caps to both front seat belts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: : Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact.
The Fix
The dealer will install front seat belt pretensioner protection caps to both front seat belts.
Are You Affected?
Santa FE TM HEV, Santa FE TM PE, Santa FE TM PHEV built between 25 June 2020 and 16 August 2022 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,894 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, 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 Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 21D147 or the DVSA reference R/2023/069. See how to get a Hyundai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq 6 CE EV, Santa FE MX5The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points | Urgent | R/2026/322 | |
| I30The subject vehicles may experience abnormal performance of the front right hand seatbelt pretensioner during deployment | Urgent | R/2022/164 | |
| I10Vehicles fitted with a rear right seat belt pretensioner may experience abnormal performance of the pretensioner during deployment | Urgent | R/2022/163 | |
| IX35Seat belt pre-tensioner may fail to work properly | Urgent | R/2014/031 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2023/067 on 24 Apr 2023, for certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be…. The one launched after it was R/2023/126 on 22 May 2023, for the vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/069, launched 24 April 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.