United StatesCertain 2024–2025 Kona Electric and 2024–2026 Kona vehicles in the United States are involved; VINs for this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026. The rear center seat belt buckle may fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing risk of injury; passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until dealers replace the seat belt buckle assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026; Hyundai customer service: 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall 306).
What's 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V452000; Manufacturer campaign 306
The hazard
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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