Hyundai Ioniq 6 CE EV, Santa FE MX5 Recall R/2026/322: The Vehicle May Have Incorrectly Secured Front Seat Belt Anchor Points, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 12,875
- vehicles in the UK
- 61D167
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Ioniq 6 CE EV, Santa FE MX5 vehicles built between 5 October 2022 and 14 February 2026. Some vehicles may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. The recall notice describes the fix as: a modification will be applied to the seat belt anchor area to rectify the concern. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. This may result in a lack of protection in the event of a vehicle collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points Defect: Affected vehicles may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. This may result in a lack of protection in the event of a vehicle collision. Remedy: A modification will be applied to the seat belt anchor area to rectify the concern
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a lack of protection in the event of a vehicle collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a modification will be applied to the seat belt anchor area to rectify the concern.
Are You Affected?
Ioniq 6 CE EV, Santa FE MX5 built between 5 October 2022 and 14 February 2026 may be included. Hyundai estimates 12,875 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 61D167 or the DVSA reference R/2026/322. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa FE TM HEV, Santa FE TM PE, Santa FE TM PHEV: Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact | Urgent | R/2023/069 | |
| 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/2026/319 on 7 Sep 2026, for some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/322, launched 14 September 2026. 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.