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Hyundai Motor America - Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle A...
Published: February 6, 2026Recall ID: 26V069000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly |
| Nhtsa id | 26V069000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V069000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 73.19 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 295 |
| Potentially affected | 4555 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |