2026 Hyundai Kona, 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Recall: Seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an…
NHTSA campaign 26V452000 · Seat Belts · filed Jul 14, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V452000 (manufacturer number 306). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.