HYUNDAI PALISADE (2026) recall — Seat Belts
Hyundai recalls 2026 Palisade vehicles with Limited and Calligraphy trims due to seat belt indicator failure, which may not alert occupants to unfastened belts. Owners must contact Hyundai for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Palisade models with Limited and Calligraphy trims because a faulty seat belt indicator might not show if the third row is properly fastened. This could increase injury risk during crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82186-hyundai-2026-palisade-seat-belts-recall-unfastened-belt-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82186-hyundai-2026-palisade-seat-belts-recall-unfastened-belt-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V169000
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“Hyundai 2026 Palisade Seat Belts Recall: Unfastened Belt Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82186-hyundai-2026-palisade-seat-belts-recall-unfastened-belt-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V169000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V169000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt status indicator may malfunction, failing to show when the third row is properly fastened. This means occupants might not know their seat belt is unfastened during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Hyundai Palisade vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim packages are affected. Third-row drivers are most at risk due to potential unfastened belt warnings.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Palisade has Limited or Calligraphy trim. The issue involves the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle wiring.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free repair for the seat belt assembly.
Get Repair Kit
Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The seat belt status indicator may fail to show if the third row is properly fastened, increasing injury risk during crashes.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2026 Palisade with Limited or Calligraphy trim is affected. The issue involves the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle wiring.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free repair for the seat belt assembly.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V169000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 26V169000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V169000 (March 20, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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