It sounds minor until it isn’t. A loose seatbelt. That’s it? Hyundai Australia is calling back nearly 12,00 vehicles right now. The Santa Fe. The electric Ioniq 6. Popular stuff.
There is a defect in the manufacturing process. Specifically, the anchorages for the front seatbelts can lose their tension. It’s a tensioner stopper issue. If it fails, the whole thing comes loose.
The occupant may not receive the total protection of the seatbelt system in a crash.
This isn’t hypothetical. Hyundai’s own notice admits it could mean serious injury or worse.
Who Is Affected
The numbers are precise. 11,928 vehicles in total. These are current-generation models produced between 2022 and 2026.
Check the VIN lists. They are public now.
- Santa Fe (various trims)
- Ioniq 6 (EV)
What To Do
Don’t just sit there.
Contact your nearest Hyundai dealer. Book an appointment. The fix is free of charge. If you are wondering about your specific car or just feel confused, call customer care directly. The number is 1800 156 300 (or similar local variants, check the notice).
Is it worth the drive today? Probably.
The company has attached the full technical details for the paranoid or the mechanically curious. Read them. Maybe don’t ignore this.
Cars are dangerous things without their belts. It leaves an odd feeling. One minute you are safe. The next, you aren’t.
Hope it doesn’t matter. But check it anyway. 🚗
