2024–2026 Hyundai Kona, Kona Electric recall: Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V452000
- Reported
- July 14, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Part
- Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly
- Vehicles affected
- About 47,787
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Safety risk
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Hyundai Kona (2024, 2025, 2026); Hyundai Kona Electric (2024, 2025). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on…
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