2019-2023 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster N recall: Air Bags & Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 3, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
- The risk
Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
37,901 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019-2023 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster N.
- Compared with
Hyundai Motor America has 23 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
7 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 14, 2026 2024-2026 Hyundai Kona, 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona Electric recall: Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
- July 12, 2024 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster N, 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra N and 1 more model recall: Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure (agency record)
- Dec. 16, 2022 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric recall: Coolant Leak in EPCU May Cause Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Oct. 6, 2022 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE, 2021-2022 Hyundai Sonata, 2021-2022 Hyundai Veloster N and 3 more models recall: Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- March 1, 2021 2019-2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recall: Lithium-Ion Battery May Short Circuit (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 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 Electric 2019-2023
- Hyundai Veloster N 2019-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V728000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 37,901 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 311 |
| “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