2019–2023 Hyundai Kona Electric & Hyundai Veloster N Air Bags Recall 26V728000 (Hyundai 311)
NHTSA recall 26V728000 (Hyundai recall 311) covers about 37,901 2019–2023 Hyundai Kona Electric & Hyundai Veloster N vehicles (air bags), filed with NHTSA Nov 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V728000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Air bags (air bag/restraint control module, software)
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 remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet.
Hyundai recall number 311
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V728000 as 311. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "311 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 2019–2023 | — |
| Hyundai Veloster N | 2019–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 2, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not listed yet
- Build dates covered
- Aug 28, 2018 to Jul 26, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
Check your VIN for 26V728000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V728000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V728000 or 311). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V728000?
NHTSA recall 26V728000 (Hyundai recall 311) covers about 37,901 2019–2023 Hyundai Kona Electric & Hyundai Veloster N vehicles (air bags), filed with NHTSA Nov 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V728000?
NHTSA's record for 26V728000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V728000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V728000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge." NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Hyundai recall number for 26V728000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 311. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (311) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V728000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V728000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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