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Hyundai Palisade Recall 26V034: Side curtain airbags may deploy improperly, raising injury risk

NHTSA campaign 26V034, reported January 22, 2026, 568,576 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade SUVs have side curtain airbags for third-row occupants that may deploy improperly in a crash. The vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 226 for ejection mitigation, and improper deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters began mailing March 13, 2026, and final remedy letters will be mailed in phases from June through December 2026. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, referencing recall number 292.

Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov, where recall-involved VINs have been searchable since January 24, 2026. If your vehicle is listed, schedule the free repair at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V034Hyundai Motor America
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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."
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.

Affected vehicles

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