Recall 26V510 covers 48,777 2023-2026 Tonale and Hornet vehicles with rear seat belts that fail to retract. Free Alfa Romeo dealer repair once available.
Alfa Romeo is recalling 48,777 2023-2026 Tonale and Hornet vehicles because rear outboard seat belts can twist and fail to retract properly. That can keep a belt from restraining an occupant as intended and increase the risk of injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear outboard seat belt retractor in 2023-2026 Tonale and Hornet vehicles winds the belt back into its housing when a passenger unbuckles. It keeps loose webbing from hanging across the seat and helps position the belt for its next use. The belt must feed into the retractor without twisting.
On affected vehicles, a weakness in the retractor design allows the belt to become twisted during use. The twist can interfere with the belt as it feeds back into the housing, so it does not retract properly. The filing does not identify a more specific internal cause, but Alfa Romeo introduced new retractors after the affected production periods.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once the problem is present, you can see that the rear outboard belt is twisted or does not wind back normally after it is unbuckled. A new seat belt retractor is the remedy component.
Who's affected?
The scope spans the Tonale and Hornet across the 2023-2026 model years. VINs become searchable on August 13, 2026.
| 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale | seat belt |
| 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale | seat belt |
| 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale | seat belt |
| 2023 Dodge Hornet | seat belt |
| 2024 Dodge Hornet | seat belt |
| 2025 Dodge Hornet | seat belt |
| Units affected | 48,777 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt that does not retract can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury. If a belt does not retract fully, stop using that seating position and contact the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2023-2026 Tonale or Hornet is included in this recall.
- Watch for Alfa Romeo's owner notification, expected to begin mailing September 24, 2026.
- Contact a franchised Alfa Romeo dealer once the repair opens to schedule the free rear outboard seat-belt retractor replacement that corrects improper retraction.
- Avoid using a rear outboard seating position if its seat belt is twisted or does not retract properly.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer, or reference recall number 26V510 when you call.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is not yet listed as available. Once it opens, an Alfa Romeo technician will replace the rear outboard seat belt retractors. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. The manufacturer's general reimbursement plan on file covers documented out-of-pocket repairs that qualify. If you already paid for a related retractor repair, gather your invoice and payment records and ask the service desk how to file a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 6, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 13, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 13, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V510?
Recall 26V510 covers 48,777 2023-2026 Tonale and 2023-2025 Hornet vehicles with rear outboard seat belt retractors that can become twisted and fail to retract properly. An affected belt can fail to restrain an occupant as intended. Dealers will replace the retractors for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale or Hornet is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V510. If it is, contact a franchised dealer to schedule replacement of the rear outboard seat belt retractors. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Dealers will replace the affected retractors free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct this safety defect at no cost, and the free repair applies through a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk?
A rear outboard seat belt that does not retract properly can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Check your VIN and arrange the free retractor replacement with a franchised dealer if your vehicle is included.
When will I receive a recall notice?
VINs will become searchable on August 15, 2026. Owner notification letters are expected to begin mailing on September 24, 2026. Check your VIN once the lookup opens, then contact a franchised dealer if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V510000 |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo customer service | 800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V510 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V510000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on August 10, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →