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2023 Genesis GV80 · SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT: recall 23V094000

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

Covered model years
2020–2023
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
genesis-gv80-nhtsa-23v094000

What the source says

The documented condition

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

Campaign 23V094000; report received 2023-02-16. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Compare the pattern

Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: GV80. Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
    • NHTSA campaign 23V094000
    • The complete campaign lists 65,517 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Mileage context

    Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

    Original evidence

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    NHTSA safety recall · 23V094000 · 2023-02-16

    NHTSA campaign 23V094000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

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    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

    How we check a problem · All records for the 2023 Genesis GV80

    Before authorizing work

    Read the method beside the problem.

    Safety and triage8 min read

    When a car is unsafe

    Stop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.

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    Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read

    Why symptoms overlap

    “It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.

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