Hyundai Sonata: Seats and Restraints

Affects Hyundai Sonata · 2015 — about 10K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat belt buckle tongue is inserted into the buckle forcibly at an extreme angle, it could damage the buckle and prevent the front passenger seat belt from being fastened. If this occurs, the front passenger's seat belt warning lamp will also illuminate. If the vehicle were to be driven in this condition, it could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger occupant in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational