2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 recall: power rear seats may trap a person
A new NHTSA recall covers certain 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 vehicles whose second-row power seats may continue moving after contacting a person.
Published Source record Source NHTSA
What happened, why it matters, and what to verify.
Why it mattersA powered second-row seat that does not stop after contact can trap or injure an occupant, especially a child.
Best verificationCheck the exact VIN on NHTSA and confirm whether the seat software inspection/update has been completed.
Risk areaPowered rear-seat entrapment / injury
Source layerNHTSA recall campaign
What happened
Hyundai reported that certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim packages may have second-row power seats that fail to detect a person and continue moving during powered fold-and-stow operation.
Why it matters
NHTSA lists 5,360 potentially affected vehicles. The safety concern is entrapment or injury, particularly for children around the second-row seating area.
What to verify
Hyundai says the seat software will be inspected and updated over the air or by a dealer as necessary. Use the exact VIN to confirm whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the remedy is complete.
What to check next
- Run the VIN through the official NHTSA recall lookup.
- If the vehicle is included, confirm whether campaign 26V588000 / Hyundai 307 has been completed.
- Until repaired, use caution with second-row power-seat functions and keep children clear during powered movement.
- Save the campaign completion record with the vehicle's service documents.
Primary source: NHTSA. The source record is authoritative for the underlying campaign or report; use VIN/dealer/manufacturer verification before acting.