NHTSARecalled Nov 3, 2026 · #26V728000
Air Bags & Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners. Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Air Bags & Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
- 2019-2023 Kona Electric
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Model numbers
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What you should do
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.