SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
What could happen
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
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 were mailed September 2, 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.
Models and years in the notice
2024, 2025, 2026
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