Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles due to a potential steering knuckle crack that could cause loss of steering control. Owners must have their front steering knuckles inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause the front steering knuckles to crack and break, leading to a loss of steering control. This could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is driven.
A manufacturing error causes the front steering knuckles to crack and break. This can lead to a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2026 Hyundai Kona vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the steering knuckles crack and break.
Check if your 2026 Hyundai Kona has a front steering knuckle that may crack and break. The recall was notified to owners via mail on March 5, 2026.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to get assistance with the recall.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, if necessary, at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2026 Hyundai Kona and you received a notification letter from Hyundai mailed on March 5, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, if necessary, at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V069000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 26V069000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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