2021, 2026 Hyundai Venue Front Seat Belt Recall (22V458)
Hyundai Motor America · 72,142 vehicles · Reported June 27, 2022
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 72,142 2021, 2026 Hyundai Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V458 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V458000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 231 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 27, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2021, 2026 Hyundai Venue |
| Units affected | 72,142 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Front |
| Safety risk | An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021, 2026 Hyundai Venue in recall 22V458?
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Is it safe to drive a 2021, 2026 Venue with recall 22V458?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the front.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V458?
Recall 22V458 covers 72,142 vehicles: 2021, 2026 Hyundai Venue.
NHTSA lists 72,142 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021, 2026 | Hyundai | Venue |
What is the fix for the Venue front seat belt recall?
Yes. Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge.
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 231. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-796 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.
When was recall 22V458 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 22V458 to NHTSA on June 27, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 25, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2022 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V458000. |
| October 25, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 51 months ago. If your Venue was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Venue is part of recall 22V458?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V458 is open on your Venue, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V458000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Venue owners do about recall 22V458?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V458000 applies to your Venue.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Hyundai dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any front symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Venue owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the seat belts.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 22V458 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 30 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Hyundai Venue: 28 complaints in total, 4 about the seat belts
- 2026 Hyundai Venue: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
My vehicle is experiencing engine challenges. My check engine light has been on for more that half of this year. I took my car to get a diagnostic , and it was returned reported as normal however the check engine light re-appeared. My car make a noise and does not accelerate properly.
2021 Hyundai Venue owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11698372, filed November 8, 2025
Rear passenger seatbelt is constantly locked while passenger is wearing seatbelt. It will not expand to give the passenger some space, it’s so tight it cuts into your carotid artery. It’s a constant issue and a safety hazard.
2021 Hyundai Venue owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11472172, filed July 2, 2022
The seat belt light comes on continually on my new Kia. I've been advised there is a safety recall on the seat belt system / defect and received a letter regarding it. I've contacted the dealer several times (3 times) and they always state there is a "nationwide back order" on the parts.
2021 Hyundai Venue owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11495156, filed November 28, 2022
Can recall 22V458 make my Venue a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2021, 2026 Hyundai Venue affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same front again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021, 2026 Hyundai Venue has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 21V796000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Venue went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V458
Is the 22V458000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 25, 2022.
How do I know if my Venue is part of recall 22V458000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V458000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.