Rear/other: retractorRecall 23V-650 · 2024 Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Motor America recall 23V-650 covers 2,354 2024 Hyundai Kona for a rear/other: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.

98%
Vehicles repaired2,311 of 2,354 · 2025 Q3
Vehicles affected2,3541 model
ReportedSep 22, 2023Owners notified Nov 21, 2023
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V650000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

The risk

A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

98%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2023 Q42025 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall