240,000 Santa Fe and G90 Vehicles Recalled for Seatbelt Anchorage Defect

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on April 22 that defects have been found in 239,683 vehicles across four models, including the Hyundai Santa Fe and Genesis G90, and that voluntary corrective measures (recalls) will begin on June 4.

The front seat seatbelt anchorage was found to have an inadequate design, which could fail to properly protect passengers in the event of a collision. This is the same defect that led to the recall of about 290,000 vehicles, including the Ioniq 6, in the United States. The ministry stated that it will expedite the production of reinforcement parts to resolve the issue. In addition, 202 Elec City double-decker buses from the same company began corrective action on April 20 due to the risk to safety caused by cracks in the upper body structure near the middle door.

Front row seat seatbelt anchorage, a defect in Hyundai Santa Fe. Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

For 220,059 units of the Kia Ray, the engine control unit software was found to be insufficiently designed, which may cause the engine to stall while driving. Corrective measures will begin on April 28. For 2,132 units across three models, including the Toyota Prius 2WD, there is a possibility that the rear door may open while driving, and recall actions will begin on April 23.

For 51,535 units across six models, including the Torres from KG Mobility, memory overload may cause the instrument panel display to freeze or turn off. Recalls have been underway since April 20. For 18,533 units across two models, including the Torres EVX, corrective actions have also been in progress since April 20 due to non-compliance with safety standards related to the rear collision warning light blinking cycle.

Vehicle owners can check whether their vehicles are subject to recall and the specific defect details using the vehicle number or vehicle identification number (VIN) at the Automobile Recall Center.

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