2026 Hyundai Palisade Recalled Over Instrument Panel Issue

In March 2026, Hyundai Motor America began recalling select 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and 2026 Hyundai Palisade models over a gauge cluster that may fail.

The defect: 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.

The hazards: a faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

Components: seat belts rear/other buckle assembly

Affected vehicles: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Number of vehicles affected: 46,787

The fix: dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge.

Source: Hyundai Motor America’s filing with NHTSA

Owners should: watch for a letter from Hyundai Motor America. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Hyundai Motor America’s number for this recall is 297.

Contacts:

• Hyundai Motor America customer service: 1-855-371-9460
• Hyundai Motor America recall number: 297
• NHTSA campaign number: 26V169000
• NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
• Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls

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