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Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software (Hyundai)

Vehicle recall 26V-728. NHTSA received Hyundai Motor America’s report on Nov 2, 2026.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Hyundai Motor America’s report on Nov 2, 2026. Copied from NHTSA on Nov 5, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 37,901 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Hyundai Motor America.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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