Transport CanadaCritical
2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRATransport Canada Recall #2022259
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle. Note: This recall affects Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models, and replaces recalls R0209 (Transport Canada No. 2022-098) and R0200 (Transport Canada No. 2021-627). Vehicles that were repaired under those recalls also require this repair.
Safety Risk
A seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to install a protective cap over the driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners.
42,809 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R0218 (21D074)Updated June 10, 2026