2026 Hyundai Palisade recalls and problems
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has 3 safety recalls and 131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2026 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2026 Hyundai Palisade recalls
Recall 26V-169: Seat Belts
Problem: 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.
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 26V-160: Seats
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid 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.
Risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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 software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Recall 26V-047: Electrical System
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
2026 Hyundai Palisade problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 49 | |
| Electrical System | 35 | |
| Engine | 18 | |
| Power Train | 17 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | |
| Lane Departure | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Seat Belts | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 6
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 5
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 5
- Lane Departure › Warning — 2
- Structure › Body — 2
- Lane Departure › Assist — 2
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
- Seat Belts › Front — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2026 Hyundai Palisade complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Hyundai Palisade years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade: 26V-169 (seat belts), 26V-160 (seats), 26V-047 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Owners report seats problems most often (49 reports), followed by electrical system (35). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.
Are Hyundai recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.