2026 Hyundai Kona · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 26V047000 includes certain 2026 Hyundai Kona vehicles. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Warning messages, a blank display, a no-start condition or loss of a vehicle function may occur
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2026 Hyundai Kona
- NHTSA campaign 26V047000
- The manufacturer filing lists 41,651 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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