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NHTSA recall 26V160000

Seats · Hyundai Motor America

March 17, 2026report date
61,307units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects 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.

Why it matters: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2026 Hyundai Palisade, 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V160000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.