NHTSASEAT BELTS
Hyundai Motor America - Seat Belt Status Indicator Malfunction
Published: March 20, 2026Recall ID: 26V169000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Seat Belt Status Indicator Malfunction
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Belt Status Indicator Malfunction |
| Nhtsa id | 26V169000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V169000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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 on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 297 |
| Potentially affected | 46787 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |