Spindle: armRecall 26V-069 · 2026 Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Motor America recall 26V-069 covers 4,555 2026 Hyundai Kona for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 31, 2025 to December 22, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.