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Hyundai 2026 Kona Vehicles

The front steering knuckles may crack and break, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles because, due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 4,555 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2026.

The remedy offered by the agency is that dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 5, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from February 7, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

Is your Hyundai affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Hyundai

  • Kona (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
Steering defect
Campaign
26V069000
Vehicles affected
4,555
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
295
Manufacturer phone
1-855-371-9460

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)