NHTSAAIR BAGS
Hyundai Motor America - Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
Published: January 23, 2026Recall ID: 26V034000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Affected Products
Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V034000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V034000 |
| 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 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 292 |
| Potentially affected | 568576 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |