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2024-2026 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric recall: buckle assembly

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on July 14, 2026. It covers about 47,787 vehicles.

vehicles affected
47,787
reported
Jul 14, 2026
owners notified
Sep 2, 2026
related complaints
2

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

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.
Risk
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 on July 15, 2026.

Recall number 26V452000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seat belts problems.

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Questions about recall 26V452000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2026 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 26V452000, reported on July 14, 2026, covers about 47,787 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V452000?

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 on July 15, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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