Recall 26V034 covers 568,576 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles with improperly deploying third-row side curtain air bags. Free repair at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
Hyundai is recalling 568,576 2020-2025 Palisade SUVs because the side curtain air bags for third row occupants can deploy improperly in a crash. Improper deployment increases the risk of injury, and the Hyundai dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain air bag on a 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade is the long air bag mounted above the side windows. In a side crash or rollover, it drops down along the glass to help keep occupants, including people in the rear seat area, inside the SUV. This recall focuses on protection for people seated in the third row.
On affected Palisades, the curtain air bag system does not provide enough overall protection at the third-row outboard seating positions, the seats closest to the side windows. Hyundai traced the issue to the way the quarter panel window and nearby headliner areas work with the air bag during an ejection-mitigation test. In testing, the headform moved farther than the federal limit, which means the system does not meet FMVSS 226 for keeping an occupant's head contained during a crash.
You will not feel this defect while driving. There is no warning sign before failure, because the problem shows up only when the curtain air bag deploys in a crash.
Who's affected?
VINs have been searchable since January 24, 2026.
| 2024 Hyundai Palisade | side curtain air bag |
|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Palisade | side curtain air bag |
| 2023 Hyundai Palisade | side curtain air bag |
| 2022 Hyundai Palisade | side curtain air bag |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade | side curtain air bag |
| 2020 Hyundai Palisade | side curtain air bag |
| Units affected | 568,576 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. There is no warning sign before a crash, so if your VIN is included, drive cautiously and arrange dealer service once Hyundai opens the final remedy. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade is included in this recall.
- Wait for Hyundai's final remedy letter before scheduling the dealer repair; the final repair is not open yet.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions and reference recall number 26V034.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer after Hyundai opens the final remedy to schedule the free repair for the third-row side curtain air bags.
- Drive with extra care until the repair is complete because improper third-row side curtain air bag deployment increases injury risk in a crash.
What happens at the repair
The final repair is still under development, so Hyundai has not released dealer work instructions for the side curtain air bags. Interim owner letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026, and Hyundai will send another letter once the final remedy is available. When the repair opens, a Hyundai technician will perform the approved air bag remedy free under the recall. If you paid out of pocket to correct the recall condition before the final remedy, Hyundai's reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep invoices and repair paperwork for the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| January 22, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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| January 24, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 23, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| March 23, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V034?
Recall 26V034 covers 568,576 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles with third-row side curtain air bags that can deploy improperly in a crash. Hyundai is developing the final remedy, and affected owners will receive another letter once that repair is available.
What should I do if my 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Palisade is included in recall 26V034. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for interim guidance. Reference Hyundai recall number 292 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Hyundai is still developing the final remedy for recall 26V034, and the dealer repair will be free once Hyundai opens it.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is improper third-row side curtain air bag deployment during a crash. Hyundai says that defect increases the risk of injury for third-row occupants. The final remedy is still under development, so confirm your VIN and follow Hyundai's interim guidance.
When will Hyundai notify owners?
Hyundai mailed interim owner notification letters beginning March 13, 2026. Those letters notified owners about the safety risk. Hyundai says it will send additional letters once the final repair is available.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V034000 |
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| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V034 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V034000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →