# NHTSA recall 26V069000

> **Hyundai Motor America** · 2026 HYUNDAI KONA · 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.

## Consequence

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V069000
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** KONA
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- **Report received:** 2026-02-06

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V069000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V069000 (Hyundai Motor America, 2026 HYUNDAI). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V069000. Licensed CC0.

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