2026 Hyundai Palisade Seat Belt Buckle Recall
2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Updated March 20, 2026
Certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim have faulty third-row driver-side seat belt buckle wiring that may prevent the unfastened seat belt alert from showing on the dashboard, raising injury risk. Hyundai will replace the wiring harness and seat belt assembly for free.
Is the Hyundai Motor America recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on March 20, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages, with defective third-row driver-side seat belt buckle wiring that causes permanent belt-fastened display on the instrument panel.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2026 Hyundai Palisade or Palisade Hybrid with Limited or Calligraphy trim and the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle indicator stays on even when unfastened. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov (search available since March 21, 2026) or contact Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 with recall number 297.
What to do right now
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free repair. A dealer will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly as needed. Owner notification letters began mailing May 8, 2026.
Contact: Hyundai Motor America
The hazard
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-26V169000
- Recalled
- March 20, 2026
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