Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles
— Recall Campaign #26V034000
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."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 568,576 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V034000
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 22, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V034000 |
| Units affected: | 568,576 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 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.