Hyundai Kona Rear Center Seat Belt Buckle
Hyundai is recalling 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles because the rear center seat belt buckle may fail to restrain occupants.
Owners should contact a Hyundai dealer to have the rear center seat belt buckle inspected and replaced if necessary, free of charge.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 47,787
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- September 11, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 306
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-855-371-9460
Why it was recalled
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles because the rear center seat belt buckle may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash. This failure increases the risk of injury to passengers. The recall is distributed nationwide.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
HYUNDAI KONA (2025-2026), SEAT BELTS
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-17 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification