(NewsNation) — Hyundai is recalling nearly 48,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, federal regulators announced.The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall applies to certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk "The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash," the NHTSA warned.AdvertisementAdvertisementTo remedy the issue, Hyundai dealers will replace the affected rear seat belt assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters will be sent out Sept. 11, and Vehicle Identification Numbers are already searchable on NHTSA.gov. Target recalls 200K children's sandals over choking hazard: CPSC Passengers are advised to avoid using the rear center seat until the issue is remedied. For questions, owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NewsNation.