Hyundai Kona Electric and Veloster N recall 26V728000 - Software

NHTSA · November 2, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V728000 (Hyundai), reported November 2, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 37,901.
• Component: Software.
• Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

November 2, 2026

Recalling firm

Hyundai Motor America

Source ID

26V728000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 239 recall campaigns from Hyundai Motor America since 2010, 23 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 37,901 vehicles, it is larger than 84% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Consequence

Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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