Hyundai Motor America recalls 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Palisade

Recall date

March 19, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

26V169000

Brand / firm

Hyundai

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 46,787 units

Why it was recalled

A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.

What to do

Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.