Hyundai 2026 Palisade Recall: Seats May Fail to Detect Passengers
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Hyundai Motor America is recalling over 122,000 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles due to potential issues with second and third row power seats that may trap occupants.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with Limited or Calligraphy trim packages because the second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person, causing the seat to continue moving and potentially trap someone.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 122,194 units of 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim packages. The component involved is the SEATS: MID/REAR ASSEMBLY: POWER ADJUST, and the official recall numbers are NHTSA Campaign Number 26V160000 and Hyundai's number 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting March 19, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions and ensure children are not in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operations. The seat controller and audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air or by a dealer at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 16, 2026, and owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights a potential safety risk where individuals, especially children, could be trapped by moving seats, increasing the risk of injury and underscoring the importance of proper seat detection in vehicles.
Source
Information from NHTSA. Visit NHTSA.gov for details.
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