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2026 Hyundai Palisade and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid recall: buckle assembly

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on March 19, 2026. It covers about 46,787 vehicles.

vehicles affected
46,787
reported
Mar 19, 2026
owners notified
May 8, 2026
related complaints
6

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

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.
Risk
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 March 21, 2026.

Recall number 26V169000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about seat belts problems.

Questions about recall 26V169000

Is there a recall on the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 26V169000, reported on March 19, 2026, covers about 46,787 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V169000?

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 March 21, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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