Hyundai Veloster N recall: Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
Official safety recall 26V728000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Veloster N | 2019 | United States |
| Hyundai Veloster N | 2020 | United States |
| Hyundai Veloster N | 2021 | United States |
| Hyundai Veloster N | 2022 | United States |
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.
Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.
The official remedy
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.