2026 Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 26V169000 · 47K units potentially affected · filed Mar 19, 2026
What's 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.
Why it matters
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 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V169000
- Manufacturer no.
- 297
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component
- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH
- Units affected
- 46,787
- Report received
- Mar 19, 2026
- Owner letters
- May 8, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Palisade 2026
- Hyundai Palisade Hybrid 2026