2025 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2026 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2025 Hyundai Kona — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
Published July 15, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 14, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V452000, published July 15, 2026 and initiated July 14, 2026. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2026 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2025 Hyundai Kona — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- KONA ELECTRIC
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2025 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC | 2026 HYUNDAI KONA | 2024 HYUNDAI KONA | 2024 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC | 2025 HYUNDAI KONA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2026 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2025 Hyundai Kona — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V452000 on July 15, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: KONA ELECTRIC.