NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024–2026 Hyundai Kona and 1 more recall: Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
- Recall number
- 26V452000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicles › Seat Belts
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 47787
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seat Belts
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Kona | 2024–2026 |
| Hyundai | Kona Electric | 2024–2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
306
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V452000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.