HYUNDAI KONA — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-10-01

HYUNDAI Rear Centre Seat Belt Buckle assembly base plate not to spec, increased injury risk

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-10-01
Manufacturer	HYUNDAI
Models affected	KONA
Model year	Model years 2025-2026
Defect	This recall relates to the vehicle’s restraint system, particularly the Rear Centre Seat Belt Buckle assembly. This component contains an internal base plate, which in some cases may have been produced outside of specification. An out-of-specification base plate may not properly restrain an occupant in that seat position during an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	KONA 2025 - 2026 ((SX2) Models)
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Contact your local Hyundai Dealer or Hyundai Service Agent to make the necessary booking 1. visit: https://www.hyundai.co.nz/hyundai-dealership-service-centre 2. or call us on: 0800 HYUNDAI (498 632) 3. or email us at: customerservice@hyundai.co.nz 4. or send an online inquiry to: https://www.hyundai.co.nz/contact-us
Recall number	61D282
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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