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Buying a used 2026 Hyundai Kona? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 11 owner complaints on file

The 2026 Hyundai Kona has 3 recalls in this group. Front steering parts that may break and a rear center seat belt buckle that may fail are the clearly named Kona issues. The instrument display recall title names the Tucson Hybrid, so confirm applicability by VIN. Its 11 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 3 unknown or other and 2 each for structure, electrical system, and vehicle speed control. Reported outcomes include 1 crash and 2 injuries.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify completion of the front steering parts recall.
3. Request proof of the rear center seat belt buckle repair.
4. Confirm display recall applicability by VIN and ask about display failures.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2026 Hyundai Kona

What owners have reported to NHTSA

11 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2020
• 2024
• All Kona recalls