Recall 26V-169
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 1 other model: Seat belts (rear/other, buckle assembly); Seat belts (status indicator switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-169
- Reported
- March 19, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 46,787 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Palisade 2026
- Hyundai Palisade Hybrid 2026