Hyundai recalls 8,385 vehicles in Canada for two separate issues

Hyundai has announced a recall of 8,385 vehicles in Canada due to two distinct issues affecting several models. The first issue involves a problem with the seat belt pretensioners, which may explode upon deployment, potentially dispersing metal fragments and causing injuries. Affected models include certain 2019-2022 Accents, 2021-2023 Elantras, and 2021-2022 Elantra Hybrids.

The second recall concerns the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system, which might not engage properly, leading to increased stopping distances and heightening the risk of a crash. This issue affects specific 2022-2023 Ioniqs, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Hybrids, 2022 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrids, 2022-2023 Tucsons, 2022 Tucson Plug-in Hybrids, and 2023 Kia Sportages and Sorentos.

Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by Hyundai and instructed to bring their cars to dealerships where necessary fixes will be made free of charge. For the seat belt issue, dealers will secure the pretensioners with caps. For vehicles with the IEB system problem, a software update will be performed.

These recalls underscore Hyundai’s commitment to customer safety and proactive measures in addressing potential hazards. Vehicle owners can contact Hyundai customer service for more information or check their car’s recall status by visiting the official Hyundai website or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website and entering their vehicle identification number (VIN).