Hyundai Ioniq 9 Recall Over Second-Row Power Seats Failing to Detect Persons
NHTSA classifies this as an Other Defect recall. This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks. Other Defect recalls make up 15% of the 637 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (95 of them).
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- September 18, 2026
This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks.
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What Happened
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. As a result, the seats may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as automatic power fold-and-stow.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 5,360 units of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 with Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim packages. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V588000 and Hyundai's recall number is 307. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 12, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised not to be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat software will be inspected and updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Why This Matters
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V588000. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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