Recall 26V728000: Hyundai Motor America, air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
Reported 2026-11-02 · vehicle recall · 37,901 units
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Problem
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.
Risk
Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | KONA ELECTRIC | 2019 |
| HYUNDAI | KONA ELECTRIC | 2020 |
| HYUNDAI | KONA ELECTRIC | 2021 |
| HYUNDAI | KONA ELECTRIC | 2022 |
| HYUNDAI | KONA ELECTRIC | 2023 |
| HYUNDAI | VELOSTER N | 2019 |
| HYUNDAI | VELOSTER N | 2020 |
| HYUNDAI | VELOSTER N | 2021 |
| HYUNDAI | VELOSTER N | 2022 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 311 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | not yet dated |
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