Hyundai Motor America recall 26V452
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 47,749
- Recall opened
- —
- Report date
- Jul 14, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
- 306
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- HYUNDAI KONA2026
- HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC2025
Component / system
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Risk / consequence
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 are expected to be mailed September 11, 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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V452000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.