2024–2026 Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Kona Electric: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 26V452000 · 48K units potentially affected · filed Jul 14, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V452000
- Manufacturer no.
- 306
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component
- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 47,787
- Report received
- Jul 14, 2026
- Owner letters
- Sep 2, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Kona 2024, 2025, 2026
- Hyundai Kona Electric 2024, 2025