NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Hyundai Kona
The 2026 Hyundai Kona has 2 NHTSA recalls and 4 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2026 Hyundai Kona. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
NHTSA #26V069000Reported February 6, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Safety consequence
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA #26V047000Reported January 27, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Safety consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.