Seat belt buckle may fail
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 26V452000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V452000?
NHTSA recall 26V452000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on July 14, 2026. It addresses: Seat belt buckle may fail. The recall affects approximately 47,749 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V452000 or the manufacturer campaign number 306. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.