Recall 26V069000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V069000. Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM. 4,555 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | KONA | 2026 | Check VINs |
Other HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V169000 | Mar 19, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | HYUNDAI | 46,787 |
| 26V160000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEATS | HYUNDAI | 61,097 |
| 26V068000 | Feb 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | HYUNDAI | 27 |
| 26V047000 | Jan 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | HYUNDAI | 41,651 |
| 26V034000 | Jan 22, 2026 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | HYUNDAI | 568,576 |
| 26V019000 | Jan 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | GENESIS | 83,877 |
| 25V893000 | Dec 18, 2025 | TRAILER HITCHES | HYUNDAI | 51,587 |
| 25E091000 | Dec 18, 2025 | TRAILER HITCHES | MOBIS | 1,338 |
| 25V833000 | Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | GENESIS | 483 |
| 25V808000 | Nov 20, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | HYUNDAI | 143,472 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.