Hyundai Kona, Kona Electric: Seat belts — buckle assembly

Affects Hyundai Kona, Kona Electric · 2025–2026 — about 48K vehicles.

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 are expected to be mailed September 11, 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational