NHTSA Recall 26V160000: Power adjust (seats)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61,307 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hyundai Palisade.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V160000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 296 |
| Component | SEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY › POWER ADJUST |
| Report received | March 17, 2026 |
| Owner notification | May 8, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
Safety risk
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V160000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.