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
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