NHTSA Recall 26V728000

Affects 2021 Hyundai Veloster N, 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2020 Hyundai Veloster N, 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2022 Hyundai Veloster N, 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Nov 13, 2026 — NHTSA.

Software

NEW

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
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.

NHTSA campaign 26V728000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Nov 3, 2026.

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