Every 2026 Hyundai Kona recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 26V452000
Jul 14, 2026Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V452000 →Steering · NHTSA 26V069000
Feb 6, 2026Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V069000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 26V047000
Jan 27, 2026Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V047000 →
2026 Hyundai Kona complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Kona, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 5 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other3
- Electrical System2
- Service Brakes2
- Vehicle Speed Control2
- Engine1
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service bulletins by component
- Air Bags (4)
- Electrical System (2)
- Exterior Lighting (2)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (1)
- Lane Departure (1)
Read Hyundai Kona owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Kona. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“On April 20, 2026 I was pulling into a parking space. I began to break but something went terribly wrong. My car accelerated on it's own, went over the curb and crashed into a building.”
2026 HYUNDAI KONAApr 27, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11733958
“I have a 2026 Hyundai Kona that I've only had for 3 months and it has 7192 miles on it.”
2026 HYUNDAI KONAOct 5, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769128
“I purchased this vehicle new on July 28, 2026. NHTSA Recall 26V-452 / Hyundai Recall 306 was dated July 13, 2026, and the VIN showed the recall as incomplete when I discovered it. The dealer states that it was unaware of the recall at the time of sale.”
2026 HYUNDAI KONAAug 20, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758247
“The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and went into LIMP Mode before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal functionality. While depressing the accelerator, the vehicle lunged forward.”
2026 HYUNDAI KONAAug 11, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11756273
“Car went into a limp mode several times, potentially could cause major accident. Towed to dealer who found nothing wrong. Would not give me loaner. I had to sell the Kona in order to have a car, car was bought new had 770 mikes on it. What can I do?”
2026 HYUNDAI KONAAug 9, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755720
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