Hyundai: Seat Belt Buckle May Fail (seat Belts)
Recall Summary Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles because the rear center seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. This defect increases the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly at no cost, and owners will be notified by mail starting September 11, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Hyundai Motor America
- Product
- Component: SEAT BELTS. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
- Reason
- 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 are expected to be mailed September 11, 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-07-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c5005f45-6d95-4da9-9796-b3ed844e0904