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Hyundai Palisade Recall 26V169: Third-Row Seat Belt Warning May Fail to Alert Unbelted Riders

NHTSA campaign 26V169, reported March 19, 2026, 46,787 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

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. This can cause the instrument panel to permanently show a belted third-row driver-side seat, even when the seat belt is not fastened.

Because the seat belt status indicator may not warn occupants that a belt is unfastened, a rider in that seat could be unrestrained without being alerted, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters began mailing May 8, 2026. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (recall number 297), and you can check whether your VIN is involved by searching for open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V169Hyundai Motor America
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Palisade2026
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid2026