NHTSA recall 26V-452 (26V452000)
seat belts recall reported July 14, 2026 - about 47,787 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V452000
- Also written as
- 26V-452
- Manufacturer number
- 306
- Reported
- July 14, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~47,787
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-452 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.