NHTSA Recall 26V218000: Hyundai & Genesis Seat-Belt Anchor
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V218000 — the Hyundai and Genesis front seat belt anchor defect that can reduce crash protection, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V218000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V218000
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America / Genesis Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Ioniq 6; Genesis G90
- Model years
- Santa Fe 2024–2026; Ioniq 6 2023–2025; Genesis G90 2023–2026
- Units recalled
- 294,128
- Component
- Seat belts — front seat belt lower anchor
- Risk
- Front seat belt anchor may detach, reducing crash protection
Safety notice: Front seat belt anchor may detach, reducing crash protection. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V218000 covers 294,128 vehicles — the 2024–2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2023–2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, and the 2023–2026 Genesis G90. A front seat belt "snap-on" lower anchor can break and fail to properly secure the driver's or front passenger's seat belt to the seat frame, which can reduce protection in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers/retailers will inspect the front seat belt anchors and add a reinforcement insert on the snap-on lower anchor; if the anchor or belt assembly can't be repaired that way, they will replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge.
What owners should do now
- Watch for your Hyundai or Genesis owner-notification letter and schedule the free inspection/repair.
- If a seat belt feels loose at the lower anchor, have it checked promptly.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
- If the belt or anchor problem persists after service, document it and save the paperwork.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, hyundaiusa.com, or genesis.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Hyundai customer service: 855-371-9460. Genesis: 844-340-9741. NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Hyundai may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V218000 cover?
Recall 26V218000 covers 294,128 vehicles — the 2024–2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2023–2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, and the 2023–2026 Genesis G90 — whose front seat belt lower anchor can break and fail to secure the belt properly.
How do I know if my VIN is included in 26V218000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, hyundaiusa.com, or genesis.com, or call Hyundai at 855-371-9460 or Genesis at 844-340-9741. Inclusion depends on the specific VIN.
Could the seat-belt recall make my vehicle a California lemon?
Not automatically. But a seat belt that may not restrain you is a serious safety defect, and if the repair is delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects, you may have a California lemon law claim — potentially a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.