Hyundai recalls Palisade SUVs that may kill occupants

Hyundai recalls Palisade SUVs that may kill occupants

March 31, 2026 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – March 31, 2026 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 61,097 SUVs whose seats may trap occupants, upping the risk of an injury or death.

The recall comes on the heels of at least one fatality and four injuries.

The following models are affected:

  • 2026 Hyundai Palisade
  • 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Vehicles that are affected by this recall cannot be sold or rented until the repair is performed.

Recall summary

The affected vehicles have second- and third-row power seats that can be tilted or stowed at the push of a button. For unknown reasons, the seats may fail to detect a person and continue moving even after coming in contact with them. 

Recall risks

A power seat that does not stop moving when it comes in contact with the occupant may cause a serious injury.

Warning signs 

The driver may need to manually activate the power functions for the second- and third-row seats. 

Safety tips

The manufacturer advises drivers to ensure that no one is in the seat when it is closing.

Drivers should not press the second row “one-touch tilt-and-slide (walk-in) button” when entering or exiting the third row.

They  should also be careful not to press the “power seat switch panel” during cargo loading as it is reachable from that area.

Stop sale notice 

Dealers cannot sell any new, demo, used or rental vehicles affected by this recall until the defect is repaired.

Other Hyundai recalls

In February 2026, Hyundai recalled nearly 84,000 Genesis vehicles whose dashboards could have gone blank while driving.  

In December 2025, approximately a quarter of a million Hyundai and Kia cars were recalled over a fuel leak that could have caused a vehicle fire. 

The repair

The carmaker is currently working on a solution to this problem. In the interim, it will update the seat software free of charge.

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by May 16, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 61,000 SUVs are affected by this Hyundai power seat recall. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

Bojan PopicHyundai recalls Palisade SUVs that may kill occupants
Hyundai recalls Palisade SUVs over defective windshield wiper motor

Hyundai recalls Palisade SUVs over defective windshield wiper motor

August 27, 2022 Senamile Nkosi

Fountain Valley, CA – August 27, 2022 – Hyundai (NASDAQ:HYMTF) is recalling 122,919 vehicles whose windshield wiper motors may fail, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall includes the 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade SUVs.

Recall summary

When the wipers on the subject vehicles encounter a build-up of snow or ice, the wiper motor may stop functioning or may only function intermittently. 

The root cause of the issue is not yet known but the manufacturer “suspects” that the accumulation can cause circuit breaker issues which can result in the wiper motor malfunctioning.

The components in question are the windshield wiper motor assemblies, with part numbers 98110-S8000 and 98110-G5000.

Recall risks

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other recent Hyundai recalls

There is an urgent Hyundai Palisade recall due to the risk of fire. A problem with the tow hitch wiring has already led to fires, and the company is instructing owners to park outside and away from structures until the vehicles are repaired.

In July, more than 10,000 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles were recalled over fire risk. The subject vehicles were previously recalled for the same issue in 2018, but at least nine fires have been reported after repairs were made.

In January, Hyundai recalled more than 20,000 sedans and SUVs over windshields that could separate from the vehicle during a collision.

Repair

Although the remedy program is still being developed, owners will be able to take their vehicles to a Hyundai dealership for inspection and repair of the wiper issue at no cost. 

Owners will be notified about the repair program on or around October 14, 2022. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This Hyundai Palisade issue is causing a recall of over 100,000 vehicles. To perform a Hyundai recall check on your vehicle, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Senamile NkosiHyundai recalls Palisade SUVs over defective windshield wiper motor

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