NHTSA recall 26V-169: Seat Belts

Hyundai Motor America · Reported March 20, 2026 · 1 affected model year

Seat Belts recall

26V-169
March 20, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety 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 NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V169000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateMarch 20, 2026
ComponentSeat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
Fixed over the airNo
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