Air bag/restraint control module: softwareRecall 26V-728 · Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai Motor America recall 26V-728 covers 37,901 Hyundai vehicles for a air bag/restraint control module: software problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V728000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.