From Car and Driver · Jack Fitzgerald · · 1m
Hyundai Recalls 38K Cars for Airbag and Seatbelt Issues
Hyundai recalls 37,901 vehicles due to airbag and seatbelt failure risks.
In brief
Hyundai recalls 37,901 vehicles due to airbag and seatbelt failure risks. Hyundai is recalling 37,901 2019-2023 Kona Electric and 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles after software errors may prevent airbag deployment in crashes. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Hyundai Recall Announcement
Hyundai issued a recall covering 37,901 vehicles that may have airbags and seatbelt pretensioners failing to deploy in crashes.
Affected Vehicle Models
The recall covers certain 2019-2022 Veloster N and 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles.
Recall Cause
A software error may corrupt the Airbag Control Unit software when the system reboots while writing data to internal memory.
Safety Warning
If the ACU data is corrupted, the airbag malfunction indicator light will illuminate on the dashboard.
Recall Timeline
Hyundai will mail recall letters to owners on January 1, 2027, and technicians will update the ACU software for free.
Recall Impact
As of October 2026, Hyundai was aware of 331 reported incidents but no crashes, fires, or injuries.
At a glance
Hyundai is recalling 37,901 2019-2023 Kona Electric and 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles after software errors may prevent airbag deployment in crashes.
