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HighNHTSA·26V069000·Announced 2026-06-02

2026 Hyundai Kona vehicles recalled for front steering knuckle defect

Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles because the front steering knuckles may crack and break due to a manufacturing error, which can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting steering control with documented risk of crash, meeting the threshold for High severity. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported in the source material, so it does not meet the Critical or Severe criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. The vehicles have front steering knuckles that may crack and break due to a manufacturing error. This defect can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 4,555 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 5, 2026, and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles as necessary at no charge to owners. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for more information about the remedy. Hyundai's internal recall number for this campaign is 295.

The recalled product

Product
2026 HYUNDAI KONA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
  • steering-control-loss
  • structural-defect
Affected units
4,555

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • KONA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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