Recall 26V160 covers 61,097 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid SUVs for rear power-seat entrapment risk. Repair will be free once available.
Hyundai is recalling 61,097 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim packages because the second and third row power seats can keep moving after contacting a person. The defect can trap a rear-seat passenger, especially a child, increasing the risk of injury or death, and the Hyundai dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The second and third row power seat system in the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid moves the rear seats using powered switches. That system controls features such as one-touch tilt-and-slide and automatic power fold-and-stow. During normal operation, the seat logic is supposed to recognize contact with a person or object and stop or change the movement.
On affected Limited and Calligraphy trim SUVs, the current power seat logic does not detect contact as intended in certain situations. The seat can keep moving after it touches a person during a powered seat function. Hyundai says the remedy software changes the operating logic and system conditions so the seat responds differently when it contacts an occupant or object.
The warning sign is tied to use of the system. The power functions for the second and third row seats require activation from the powered seat switches, so keep people and objects clear of the seat path before using those switches.
Who's affected?
Covers both Palisade and Palisade Hybrid SUVs, using the same rear right power seat control unit.
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 61,097 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 17 field incidents to date. |
A matching 2026 Hyundai Palisade or Palisade Hybrid does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A rear powered seat can trap a person, especially a child, increasing the risk of injury or death. Use the power seat switches with caution, and keep children out of the rear seats and away from the rear seating area during power folding. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Hyundai Palisade or Palisade Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Wait for Hyundai's owner notice before scheduling the free software update; the remedy is not open yet.
- Keep children out of the rear seats and away from the rear seating area during power-folding operation until the repair is complete.
- Use extra care when operating the second and third row power seats, including one-touch tilt-and-slide and automatic power fold-and-stow.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer once the remedy opens to get the free seat-controller and audio, visual, navigation software update that addresses rear power seats that fail to detect a person.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions and reference recall number 26V160 and Hyundai recall 296.
What happens at the repair
For now, use caution with the second and third row power seat controls. Keep children out of the rear seats and away from the rear seating area during power-folding operation. Once Hyundai opens the repair, the seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will receive an over-the-air update or a Hyundai technician will update it at the dealer as needed. The final repair is free once available. Hyundai uses its standard reimbursement plan for owners who already paid for related repairs. Keep repair paperwork and ask Hyundai customer service or the dealer how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 17, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 16, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 16, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V160?
Recall 26V160 covers 61,097 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim packages. The rear power seats can fail to detect a person and keep moving during powered seat functions, creating a trapping risk. Hyundai will update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Hyundai Palisade or Palisade Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V160. Until the repair is performed, use caution with the second and third row power seats, and keep children out of the rear seats and away from the rear seating area during power-folding operation.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. Hyundai says the seat controller and audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over the air or by a franchised Hyundai dealer, as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is entrapment by a rear powered seat. NHTSA campaign 26V160 says a person, especially a child, can become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death. Use extra caution around the rear power-seat functions until the repair is complete.
When will Hyundai notify owners about recall 26V160?
Hyundai expected owner notification letters to be mailed on May 16, 2026. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 26V160 when you contact a franchised Hyundai dealer or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V160000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V160 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V160000 |
Source documents
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Download Remedy Instructions (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
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- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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