Vehicle recall 26V728000 · November 2, 2026
Hyundai Kona Electric and Veloster N
A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V728000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 2026
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 311
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 37,901
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software
Vehicles covered
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