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2014 Hyundai Sonata · symptom sheet

Seat belt or seat problems

  • 27owner reports
  • 80,000median miles
  • 3involved a crash

Newest report Jul 24, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026

27 of the 719 complaints on this car describe seat belt.

Tick what matches of 27 reports

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What got replaced

Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the seat belts cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

17V-617Oct 4, 2017
Seat Belts:Pretensioner

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Risk and remedy
Risk: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
17V-152Mar 8, 2017
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

NHTSA investigations into the seat belts on the Sonata

PE16-018opened Dec 27, 2016
Seat Belts · model years 2013

Front passenger seat belt anchor failure. Closed oct 23, 2017, led to recall 17V-152.

NHTSA summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on December 27, 2016 based on two ODI consumer complaints reporting a failure of the front passenger seat belt to remain connected to the seat belt anchor and pre-tensioner during a crash.On March 8, 2017 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) filed a defect report with the agency stating that it would conduct a safety recall on 977,778 model year 2010-2014 Sonata vehicles produced from December 11, 2009 through May 29, 2014 and model year 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles produced from December 2, 2010 through January 9, 2015.The remedy for the recall was to inspect the front seat belt anchor connector for proper attachment to the seat belt pre-tensioner.ODI continued the investigation in order to pursue a remedy that would be more lasting, rather than a one-time inspection.The connector is designed so that it can be removed from the pre-tensioner, when required, during vehicle maintenance.If it is not properly connected when originally installed or when re-installed after maintenance, the connector could potentially release in a crash. On September 4, 2017 Hyundai filed an amended defect report and advised the agency that the remedy would be modified to provide a permanent label, to be attached to the connector, at the time of inspection.The label provides graphic instructions and illustration as to the proper orientation of the connector lock when it is properly installed.On October 4, 2017 Hyundai filed an additi
PE93-061opened Jul 8, 1993
Seat Belts · model years 1989 to 1992

Pass.restraint system fail. Closed nov 30, 1993, led to recall 93V-196.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available

None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 32,000 and 130,000 miles, from the 13 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“The electrical in the entire car is malfunctioning. Sometimes the brake lights don’t work due to wiring, other times the seats control don’t work and the cables to battery is not connected/firing correctly. Has an entire electrical issue”

Filed Jul 24, 2025

“My safety was put at risk because i was driving on the highway and the engine went out on me. The engine is also knocking making a loud sound. I took the car to the dealer and they refused to do the safety recalls.”

Filed Nov 11, 2022

“No accident happened. Seat belt on drivers side will not attach to the cars anchor. Did receive a recall notice several years ago but was not a problem at that time. Will bring the car to the dealer but could not get an appointment until June 7 2022.”

Filed May 19, 2022

“The seat belt buckle will not stay clicked in. It is hard to get it to stay clicked in when first buckling up then while driving it will randomly unclip. It does is sometimes when I am braking too.”

Filed Jan 6, 2022

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 3 of 27 reports involved a crash and 3 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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