2019-2023 Hyundai Kona Electric and Hyundai Veloster N recall: software
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on November 2, 2026. It covers about 37,901 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 37,901
- reported
- Nov 2, 2026
- related complaints
- 1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
- Risk
- Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on on November 6, 2026.
Recall number 26V728000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 26V728000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2023 Hyundai Kona Electric and Hyundai Veloster N software?
Yes. Recall 26V728000, reported on November 2, 2026, covers about 37,901 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V728000?
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on on November 6, 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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