Hyundai Palisade Power Seat Recall 2026
2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Updated March 17, 2026
Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles because the second and third row power seats may not detect a person and can keep moving after making contact. A child or adult could become trapped, with a risk of serious injury or death.
Is the Hyundai Motor America recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on March 17, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles in the Limited or Calligraphy trim package, equipped with second and third row power seats (one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow functions). Hyundai's recall number is 296. Affected vehicle identification numbers (VINs) will be searchable at NHTSA.gov starting March 19, 2026.
Am I affected
You are affected if you own a 2026 Hyundai Palisade or 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid in the Limited or Calligraphy trim. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov (searchable from March 19, 2026) to confirm your specific vehicle is included.
What to do right now
Keep children out of the rear seats and away from the rear seating area whenever using the power-folding function, and use all power seat functions with extra caution until the repair is done. Hyundai will update the seat controller and audio/visual/navigation software either over the air (OTA) or at a dealership, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule your free repair.
Contact: Hyundai Motor America
The hazard
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-26V160000
- Recalled
- March 17, 2026
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