SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Published July 15, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 14, 2026
What's the hazard
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.
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 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- KONA
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2026 HYUNDAI KONA | 2025 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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