United StatesCertain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package are recalled; VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026. The second- and third-row power seats may fail to detect a person and can continue to move after contacting someone, potentially trapping them. Owners should exercise caution when using rear power seats, keep children away during power-folding, and Hyundai will update the seat controller and audio/visual/navigation software OTA or by a dealer at no charge; owner letters were mailed May 14, 2026 (Hyundai recall 296, 1-855-371-9460).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V160000; Manufacturer campaign 296
The hazard
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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