United StatesCertain 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with the Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim packages are affected; check your vehicle if it is a 2026 Ioniq 9 with one of those trim options. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person and can continue moving after contacting someone during powered functions (such as automatic power fold-and-stow), which could trap a person, especially a child. Owners should exercise caution when using second-row power seat functions, keep children out of the rear seating area during power-folding, and Hyundai will inspect and update the seat software over-the-air or at a dealer free of charge.
What's being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V588000; Manufacturer campaign 307
The hazard
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
What to 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 307. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 12, 2026.
The official notice
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