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Hyundai Recalls Kona SUVs Over Seat Belt Risk | Roanoke News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Hyundai’s recalling over 47,000 small SUVs — including the 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona — due to a potential flaw in rear center seat belt buckles that could fail in a crash. The issue stems from faulty stamping tools used by supplier Joyson, flagged in February 2026. Though no crashes or injuries have been reported, Hyundai is acting proactively to ensure safety. Owners are urged not to use the rear center seat until repaired, and dealers will replace the buckles free of charge. If you’ve already paid for repairs, Hyundai will reimburse you. For details, call Hyundai customer service at 1-800-553-7194. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6264f8cfdc25652f