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2025-2026 Hyundai Kona Seat Belt Recall

2026 HYUNDAI KONA, 2025 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Updated July 14, 2026

The rear center seat belt buckle on certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles may fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. Hyundai will replace the buckle assembly free of charge.

Is the Hyundai Motor America recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on July 14, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2026 Hyundai Kona vehicles with a faulty seat belt buckle in the rear center seat.

Am I affected

You're affected if you own a 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2026 Hyundai Kona. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this recall.

What to do right now

Do not use the rear center seat until the repair is completed. Contact Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 or wait for owner notification by mail (expected September 11, 2026). Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly free of charge. Reference recall number 306.

Contact: Hyundai Motor America

The hazard

A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Brands affected

Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V452000
Recalled
July 14, 2026
Read the official notice

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