Hyundai Kona Recalls (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)

What recalls does the Hyundai Kona have?

• 2024-2026 Hyundai Kona Seat Belt Buckle Recall (26V452)
  July 14, 2026 · 47,787 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.

  Risk: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed.

• 2026 Hyundai Kona Steering Arm Recall (26V069)
  February 5, 2026 · 4,555 vehicles · Steering

  Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

  Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Instrument Cluster Recall (26V047) Repeat recall
  January 26, 2026 · 41,651 vehicles · Electrical System

  Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2024 Hyundai Elantra Gas Recirculation Valve Recall (24V308)
  May 1, 2024 · 13,511 vehicles · Engine

  An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge.

• 2024 Hyundai Kona Battery Cable Recall (23V901)
  December 26, 2023 · 10,984 vehicles · Electrical System

  The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.

  Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  Fix: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge.

• 2024 Hyundai Kona Seat Belt Retractor Recall (23V650)
  September 22, 2023 · 2,354 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

  Risk: A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V526) Park outside
  July 27, 2023 · 52,109 vehicles · Transmission

  The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

  Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2021 Hyundai Kona Engine Recall (21V301)
  April 28, 2021 · 158,493 vehicles · Engine

  0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

  Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge.

Which Kona parts are recalled most?

Which Kona model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Kona for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 8 Hyundai Kona campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Kona owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

2021 Hyundai Kona check engine light came on while driving, within 10 minutes oil light and battery light came on and at the same time these lights came on the car stopped working. The engine stalled, leaving the car stuck in the middle of the road.

2021 HYUNDAI Kona owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11639227

There has been a continuous popping noise on the right side of the vehicle near the tire like it’s an axle or something with the suspension. It has been checked and I was told it was normal. The horn will stop working along with the radio and other components in the car.

2021 HYUNDAI Kona owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11665015

The horn stopped working. The first time, replacing a fuse fixed it, the second time I had to go to the dealership to get the horn replaced under warranty. There were no warning lamps.

2023 HYUNDAI Kona owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11644722

Can a recall make your Kona a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Hyundai Kona a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 8 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 3 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Hyundai models with recalls

• Accent: 4 recalls
• Elantra: 11 recalls
• Elantra Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Elantra N: 5 recalls
• Ioniq 5: 15 recalls
• Ioniq 6: 6 recalls
• Ioniq 9: 3 recalls
• Kona: 8 recalls
• Kona Electric: 3 recalls
• Kona N: 2 recalls
• Nexo: 2 recalls
• Palisade: 15 recalls
• Palisade Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Santa Cruz: 9 recalls
• Santa FE: 18 recalls
• Santa FE Hybrid: 10 recalls
• Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 5 recalls
• Sonata: 7 recalls
• Sonata Hybrid: 1 recall
• Tucson: 15 recalls
• Tucson Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Veloster: 1 recall
• Veloster N: 2 recalls
• Venue: 3 recalls

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