Hyundai recall: Steering
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Kona 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V069000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 5, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 5, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,555
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 31, 2025 to Dec 22, 2025
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 295
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Seat belts Jul 14, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Engine and engine cooling May 1, 2024
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Dec 26, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Seat belts Sep 22, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Power train Jul 27, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.