NHTSANHTSA recall 26V069000 · Feb 6, 2026

Hyundai Motor America: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly

Recall found

Product

2026 Kona vehicles

Hazard

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Summary: 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.
Component: STEERING
Recall type: Vehicle
Potentially affected: 4,555
Manufacturer campaign number: 295

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.