Hyundai Kona (2026): Steering
Recall 26V069000 · Feb 5, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
4,555
vehicles affected
4,555
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V069000
- Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 4,555
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm
- Model years
- 2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V069000?
1 model: Hyundai Kona (2026), about 4,555 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V069000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.