Hyundai Recalls 2026 Kona Vehicles Due to Potential Loss of Steering Control

What Happened

Hyundai Motor America has issued a recall for certain 2026 Kona vehicles due to a manufacturing error. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front steering knuckles on these vehicles may crack and break. If this occurs, the driver could experience a sudden loss of vehicle steering control.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall impacts approximately 4,555 units. The specific vehicles involved are:

• Make/Model: Hyundai Kona
• Model Year: 2026
• NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V069000
• Hyundai Recall Number: 295

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) associated with this recall became searchable on the NHTSA website on February 7, 2026.

What You Should Do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail, with letters expected to be sent out by April 6, 2026. Dealers will inspect the front steering knuckles and replace them, as necessary, at no cost to the vehicle owner.

Consumers with questions may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Owners can also check if their specific vehicle is affected by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering their VIN.

Why This Matters

A loss of steering control while the vehicle is in motion significantly increases the risk of a crash, posing a serious safety hazard to the driver, passengers, and others on the road.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).