NHTSA recall 26V-034: Air Bags

Hyundai Motor America · Reported January 23, 2026 · 3 affected model years

Air Bags recall

26V-034
January 23, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety risk
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V034000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateJanuary 23, 2026
ComponentAir Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
Fixed over the airNo
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