Hyundai Elantra: Seats — recliner

Affects Hyundai Elantra · 2021 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 204.

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