NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V069000 · manufacturer campaign 295

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm — Hyundai · reported 5 Feb 2026 · 4,555 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

The risk

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

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

NHTSA campaign
26V069000
Manufacturer campaign
295
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Report received
5 Feb 2026
Owners notified
5 Mar 2026
Potentially affected
4,555

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2026 Hyundai Kona

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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