2026 Hyundai Kona recall: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 6, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
4,555 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Hyundai Kona.
- Compared with
Hyundai Motor America has 22 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 20 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
159 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hyundai Motor America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 6, 2026 2025-2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 recall: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- Jan. 27, 2026 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 9 more models recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
- Jan. 23, 2026 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade recall: Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
- Jan. 16, 2026 2025-2026 Genesis G80, 2025-2026 Genesis GV80, 2026 Genesis G80 Electrified and 3 more models recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
- Dec. 19, 2025 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson recall: Tow Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Hyundai Kona 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V069000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4,555 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 295 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record