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Recall 26V-452

Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2024 to 2026 Hyundai Kona and 1 other model: Seat belts (rear/other, buckle assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
26V-452
Reported
July 14, 2026
Vehicles affected
47,787 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

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-[removed]. 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.

Affected vehicles