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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·March 17, 2026

Hyundai recalls 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid over rear power seats that may not detect a person

On certain 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with a Limited or Calligraphy trim, the second and third row power seats may keep moving after touching a person, which could trap someone, especially a child, and risk injury or death.

What to do

Be careful when using the second and third row power seat functions, and keep children out of the rear seats and away from the rear seating area while the seats power-fold. The seat controller and software will be updated over-the-air or by a dealer for free; call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and cite recall number 296.

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Recall details

Product
Hyundai Palisade, Palisade Hybrid 2026
Company
Hyundai Motor America
Hazard
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Units
61,307 vehicles
Owner notification
May 8, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
March 17, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V160000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 296
  • Model years: 2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
Consequence
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective action
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

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