Recall 26V452000: 2024–2026 Hyundai Kona, 2024–2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 14, 2026
Vehicles affected
47,787
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The 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 vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
26V452000
Manufacturer campaign
306
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Owner letters
Sep 2, 2026
Components
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology