What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 26V160000 includes certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. 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. A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Source component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- seat feels loose
- seat moves while driving
- seat will not lock
- seat frame makes noise
- power seat stopped working
- seat recall
Symptoms in the record
- The seat may move, feel loose or fail to adjust or lock as intended
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2026 Hyundai Palisade
- NHTSA campaign 26V160000
- The manufacturer filing lists 61,307 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 26V160000 · Mar 17, 2026
Official campaign record for Hyundai Palisade
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 61,307 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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