Hyundai recalls more than 14,550 Konas over dangerous rear-seatbelt fault
Hyundai is recalling 14,550 Kona SX3 models. The rear-centre seatbelt buckle anchors do not meet safety specs.
Hyundai has recalled more than 14,550 Kona SX3 vehicles over a rear-centre seatbelt fault. The fault could raise the risk of injury or death in a crash.
The buckle anchors do not meet safety specs in models made between 2025 and 2026. Replacement parts are not yet available in Australia.
Drivers must not use the rear centre seat until repairs can happen. Once parts arrive, owners will be called to book free repairs at a Hyundai dealership.
This is Hyundai's third major recall this month. On September 1 the company recalled over 3,000 hybrid i30 models.
On September 3 it recalled 11,460 Tucsons. Hyundai is the fifth most popular car brand in Australia.
- 14,550 Kona SX3 models
- Vehicles recalled
- 2025 and 2026
- Manufacturing years
- Third major recall in September
- Month's recalls
- Australia
- Location
Why it mattersA faulty seatbelt means a rear passenger faces serious injury or death in a crash. Defective safety systems in 14,000 vehicles is a substantial public risk.
AustraliaAny Australian Kona SX3 owner with passengers in the rear centre seat should stop using it immediately; Hyundai Kona is one of Australia's most popular SUV models.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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