NHTSANHTSA recall 26V728000 · Nov 3, 2026

Hyundai Motor America: Air Bags & Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall found

Product

2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles

Hazard

Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.

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Recall details

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
Component: AIR BAGS
Recall type: Vehicle
Potentially affected: 37,901
Manufacturer campaign number: 311

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

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 5, 2026, 7:39 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.