The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V728000·Announced 2026-11-02

Hyundai Recalls Kona Electric and Veloster N for Air Bag Software Error

Hyundai is recalling 2019-2023 Kona Electric and 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles because a software error may prevent air bags and seat belt pretensioners from activating.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a software error that may prevent air bags and seat belt pretensioners from activating, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2019-2023 Kona Electric and 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles. The recall addresses a software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) that may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.

If the air bags and seat belt pretensioners do not activate in a crash, it increases the risk of injury. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the ACU software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on 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.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC, VELOSTER N
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
37,901

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 (2)

  • KONA ELECTRIC
  • VELOSTER N

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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