NHTSA recall 26V452000
Seat Belts · Hyundai Motor America
Details
What's wrong: The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Why it matters: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2024 Hyundai Kona
- 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
- 2025 Hyundai Kona
- 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric
- 2026 Hyundai Kona
All model years NHTSA lists
2024 Hyundai Kona, 2025 Hyundai Kona, 2026 Hyundai Kona, 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V452000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.