2026 Hyundai Palisade Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 11 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Seats (49 reports).

3Recalls
129Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2026 Hyundai Palisade recalls

Third-Row Seat Belt Warning May Fail to Alert Unbelted Riders

Recall 26V169Mar 19, 202646,787 vehicles affected

On certain 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim, the internal wiring in the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged.

Rear Power Seats May Not Stop for a Person, Risking Trapping

Recall 26V160Mar 17, 202661,307 vehicles affected

Certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with the Limited or Calligraphy trim may have second- and third-row power seats that fail to detect a person.

Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights

Recall 26V047Jan 26, 202641,651 vehicles affected

A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, meaning critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights may not show.

Most common 2026 Hyundai Palisade problems

Problem areas named in the 129 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seats49
Electrical System33
Engine17
Power Train16
Forward Collision Avoidance16
Unknown Or Other16
Vehicle Speed Control13
Lane Departure6
Service Brakes6
Seat Belts6

What owners report

2026-10-27, Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle suffered a complete loss of power when trying to accelerate from a low rate of speed. This has now happened twice while driving and poses a safety risk to me and my family. The problem has not been reproduced by the dealer. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer. There was no warning or symptoms before the problem occured. Warning lamps appeared after the problem.
2026-10-24, Electrical System
Our 2026 Hyundai Palisade has experienced repeated dangerous electrical failures while driving. XXX All instrument displays went completely black while driving. The engine continued running. Gateway Hyundai in Fargo, ND, checked the vehicle but verbally reported finding no diagnostic codes. XXX While driving on the highway at night, the interior displays and exterior lights repeatedly flickered off and on. XXX The vehicle unexpectedly lost power and shut down at highway speed, requiring a tow to Don Bessette Hyundai in [XXX]. The dealership documented 36 stored diagnostic trouble codes, primarily communication faults. The codes were cleared, and an ECM software update was performed. No co
2026-10-21, Structure
Korum Hyundai documented my 2026 Palisade Calligraphy as having a “Failing bumper support structure” and noted a rear-bumper indentation on 3 of 4 vehicles inspected. Purchased 1/28/26, delivered 3/1/26. After road trips and the first wash following the 30-day ceramic-coating cure, the indentation was clearly evident. Multiple inspections found no evidence of impact or camera-recorded damage. The bumper was replaced through insurance and recoated. After another 30-day cure, the same indentation was again evident after the next wash and now appears better or worse depending on driving, weather and temperature. Korum referred me to Hyundai Motor America. After nearly 3 months of calls, ema
2026-10-21, Power Train
FACT: Complete failure by selling dealer Jeff Wyler Hyundai Colerain to perform manufacturer-mandated Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) under R.C. 4517.53 prior to delivery on July 20, 2026. Consequently, high-voltage hybrid computer updates, safety modules, Hybrid Control Unit (HCU), Battery Management System (BMS), and AWD actuators were never verified for road readiness. Dealer also failed to lower tires from 47 PSI shipping pressure to 36 PSI operating pressure. Operating this vehicle with unconfigured hybrid modules and tires over-inflated to 47 PSI (found around 8/12) caused severe, structural drivetrain vibrations during the first 1,100 miles (9/3). RoadForce balancer identified one bad t
2026-10-19, Electrical System
these vehicles are having disabling electrical issues, mine has been in the shop for 3 weeks and the Dealership along with Tech support from Hyundai are unable to repair yet. As I searched online forums I have found that every one of the 2026 palisade are having electrical issues that they cannot find a repair for and lot of these vehicles have been in the shop for over a month.

2026 Hyundai Palisade questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade: Third-Row Seat Belt Warning May Fail to Alert Unbelted Riders; Rear Power Seats May Not Stop for a Person, Risking Trapping; Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?

Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (49), Electrical System (33), Engine (17).

How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Hyundai Palisade has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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