Hyundai Kona Electric recall (26V452000)

Hyundai · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V452000
Report Received: 2026-07-14
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Make: Hyundai
Model(s): KONA ELECTRIC
Model Year(s): 2025
Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Potentially Affected Units: 47,749

Defect Description

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.

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.

View on NHTSA.gov →

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Destination Charged is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NHTSA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, or any vehicle manufacturer.