Hyundai 2026 Kona Recall: Steering Knuckle Defect Prompts Action

Vehicle Recalls high NHTSA · · United States

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 4,555 2026 Kona vehicles due to a manufacturing error that could cause the front steering knuckles to crack and break, leading to loss of steering control and increased crash risk.

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What Happened

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles due to a manufacturing error that may cause the front steering knuckles to crack and break, resulting in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 4,555 units of the 2026 Hyundai Kona vehicles. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V069000.

What You Should Do

Owners should have their vehicles inspected and the front steering knuckles replaced if necessary at authorized dealers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 5, 2026, and owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295.

Why This Matters

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash, which could lead to serious injuries or fatalities for drivers and others on the road.

Source

This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Official Notice

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this vehicle recalls alert about?
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 4,555 2026 Kona vehicles due to a manufacturing error that could cause the front steering knuckles to crack and break, leading to loss of steering control and increased crash risk.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
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