NHTSA Campaign 26V169000
SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH
Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Mar 19, 2026 · 46,787 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Hyundai 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.
Consequence
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | PALISADE | 2026 | 46,787 |
| HYUNDAI | PALISADE HYBRID | 2026 | 46,787 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V169000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.