2026 Hyundai Kona recall: steering
⚠️ 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V069000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 295
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 4,555
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Owner phone
- 1-855-371-9460
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 5, 2026
- Built
- Oct 31, 2025 – Dec 22, 2025
- Recall started by
- MFR