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Hyundai due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

NHTSA campaign 26V-069 · Reported February 5, 2026 · 4,555 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Hyundai Kona
VEHICLES AFFECTED
4,555
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Hyundai Motor America reported a problem with the spindle arm. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-069.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2026Hyundai Kona

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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