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Hyundai Kona Front Steering Parts May Break
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing steering control increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V069000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Part affected | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain Kona vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause parts in the front steering assembly to crack and break. If these parts break, the driver could lose steering control. Dealers will inspect the affected front steering parts and replace them as needed. The inspection and any necessary replacement are free of charge.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V069000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup
Customer service: 1-855-371-9460
The bigger picture
- Hyundai Steering Recalls Cover Separation, Broken Parts, and Assist Loss · all 4 Hyundai recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- 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.
- Safety risk
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.