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2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Jul 14, 2026

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Hyundai Kona Electric average of 2.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seat Belts › Rear/other › Buckle Assembly, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 26V452000

Seat Belts › Rear/other › Buckle Assembly

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Jul 14, 2026

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.

Safety consequence

A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Hyundai Kona Electric model years

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2025 Hyundai Kona Electric recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology