Recall 26V169 affects 46,787 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles for faulty third-row seat belt indicators. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 46,787 2026 Palisade Hybrid and Palisade vehicles with Limited and Calligraphy trim packages because wiring inside the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle can be damaged. The instrument panel can show that seat as belted when it is not, leaving occupants without a seat belt warning; Hyundai dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The affected part is the left-side third-row seat belt buckle and anchor assembly on 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Palisade SUVs. The buckle is the receiver the belt latch clicks into, and it also contains wiring that tells the instrument panel whether that seat belt is latched. That signal is supposed to match the real buckle position.
On affected SUVs, the internal wiring inside the buckle can become unseated or damaged where the harness meets the buckle. Hyundai traced the problem to tension on the harness when a sudden load is applied during normal handling. The repair uses an internal wiring harness that is 110 mm longer, reducing that tension in the buckle assembly.
The warning sign is a rear passenger seat belt indicator that shows the 3rd row driver-side seat belt as latched when the buckle status is false. If the instrument panel shows that seat as belted when it is not, that mismatch is the symptom owners are expected to notice.
Who's affected?
Covers both Palisade and Palisade Hybrid models using the same left third-row seat belt buckle and anchor assembly.
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | seat belt |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | seat belt |
| Units affected | 46,787 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A faulty seat belt status indicator can show the third row driver-side belt as latched when it is not, leaving occupants without a clear warning that a belt is unfastened. That increases the risk of injury. Confirm rear passengers are buckled before each trip and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid or Palisade is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the free wiring-harness extension and seat-belt assembly repair that fixes the faulty seat belt status indicator.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V169 when you call.
- Tell passengers to buckle every seated position and check the third-row driver-side seat belt by hand until the repair is complete.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions about recall 26V169.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician installs a wiring harness extension for the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle and replaces the seat belt assembly if inspection shows replacement is needed. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Hyundai. Hyundai uses its general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related repair. Bring repair orders, proof of payment, and any seat belt repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 19, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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| March 21, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 18, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 18, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V169?
Recall 26V169 covers 46,787 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim packages. Wiring inside the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle can be damaged, causing the instrument panel to show that seat as belted when it is not. Hyundai dealers will repair it 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 26V169. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the wiring harness extension installation and any needed seat belt assembly replacement. Reference recall number 297 or 26V169 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Hyundai to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Hyundai dealer will install the wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly if needed, with parts and labor covered.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the seat belt status indicator can show the third-row driver-side seat as belted when the occupant is not buckled. That faulty indicator can fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
When will Hyundai notify owners about recall 26V169?
Hyundai owner notification letters were scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with recall number 297.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V169000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V169 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V169000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →