Hyundai recalls nearly 48K SUVs over risk that seat belt could malfunction
Dealer technicians will replace the buckle with an updated version after Hyundai said a supplier defect may let the rear center seatbelt fail in a crash.
- Hyundai issued a safety recall for 47,749 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs over rear center seat belt buckles that may fail to restrain passengers during a crash.
- Joyson, the Korean supplier of the buckles, explained that "inadequate inspection controls" led to stamping dies being used beyond their lifespan, causing production deviations.
- Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show the recall encompasses 47,733 Kona vehicles and 16 Kona Electric cars from 2026 and 2025 model years.
- Although no crashes have occurred, Hyundai urged owners to avoid the rear center seat until dealers replace the faulty buckle assembly free of charge.
- Hyundai will notify owners and dealers by September 11, and the company will reimburse anyone who previously paid out of pocket for the buckle repair.
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Seatbelt issues leads to recall of 47,749 crossover SUVs
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Hyundai recalls nearly 48K SUVs over risk that seat belt could malfunction
Owners are advised not to use the rear center seat until the seat belt is replaced.
Hyundai Issues Recall For Over 47K SUVs
Hyundai has issued a recall for more than 47,000 small SUVs. The recall covers the 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. It was placed due to the rear center seat belt buckle that may not function properly. Reduced seat belt performance could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a crash. There have been no confirmed incidents, crashes, fires or injuries due to the issue. Owners are advised to avoid using the rear…
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