NHTSA recall 15V414000
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Hyundai Sonata
Reported Jun 30, 2015128,804 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 130Built Apr 25, 2014 – Dec 4, 2014
The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
The risk
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.