2026 Hyundai Palisade recall involves the seat belt system
A source-linked NHTSA recall signal for 2026 Hyundai Palisade involving seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly.
Published Source record Source NHTSA
What happened, why it matters, and what to verify.
Why it mattersHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.
Best verificationVIN-level recall status, dealer/manufacturer remedy completion, campaign 26V169000.
Risk areaSEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Source layerNHTSA recalls API
What happened
NHTSA recall data identifies a seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly recall signal for 2026 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. The campaign should be reviewed in the official record before acting on the summary alone.
Why it matters
The practical ownership question is whether a specific VIN is included and whether the remedy has already been completed. Year–make–model matching is useful for screening, but not enough for completion status.
What to verify
The remedy note should be verified with a dealer or manufacturer: 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…
What to check next
- Run a VIN-level recall lookup.
- Confirm remedy availability and completion with a dealer or manufacturer.
- Save the campaign number 26V169000 with the vehicle file.
Primary source: NHTSA. The source record is authoritative for the underlying campaign or report; use VIN/dealer/manufacturer verification before acting.