2019-2022 Veloster N and other models recall: Air bags & seat belt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash

Published November 3, 2026 by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What's being recalled

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.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 26V728000; Manufacturer campaign 311

The hazard

Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.

What to 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.

The official notice

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