Official recall notice
Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
- Recall date
- 2026-07-15
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 47,749
- Vehicle
- Hyundai Motor America
Why it was recalled
Hazard
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Recommended action
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.
Product description
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.