Hyundai Recall 26V728000: Air Bags, Air Bag/restraint Control Module, Software

NHTSA recall 26V728000 · announced November 2, 2026 · filed by Hyundai Motor America · 37,901 units affected

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.

The risk

Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.