Does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, the most recent reported on March 19, 2026 (Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly, Seat belts: status indicator switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?

Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (49 complaints), followed by electrical system (33).

How many 2026 Hyundai Palisade complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 128 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2026 Hyundai Palisade recalls and problems

3 recalls and 128 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade.

recalls

128

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Hyundai Palisade recalls

Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly · Seat belts: status indicator switch

NHTSA campaign 26V169000 · reported March 19, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 46,787 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Seats: mid/rear assembly, power adjust

NHTSA campaign 26V160000 · reported March 17, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 61,307 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
The risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 26V047000 · reported January 26, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 41,651 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Seats49
Electrical system33
Engine17
Unknown or other16
Power train15
Forward collision avoidance12
Vehicle speed control12
Lane departure6
Service brakes6
Fuel/propulsion system5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2026 · Electrical system
Our 2026 Hyundai Palisade has experienced repeated dangerous electrical failures while driving. … All instrument displays went completely black while driving. The engine continued running. Gateway Hyundai in Fargo, ND, checked the vehicle but verbally reported finding no diagnostic codes. … While driving on the…

Oct 21, 2026 · Power train
FACT: Complete failure by selling dealer Jeff Wyler Hyundai Colerain to perform manufacturer-mandated Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) under R.C. 4517.53 prior to delivery on July 20, 2026. Consequently, high-voltage hybrid computer updates, safety modules, Hybrid Control Unit (HCU), Battery Management System (BMS), and…

Oct 21, 2026 · Structure
Korum Hyundai documented my 2026 Palisade Calligraphy as having a “Failing bumper support structure” and noted a rear-bumper indentation on 3 of 4 vehicles inspected. Purchased 1/28/26, delivered 3/1/26. After road trips and the first wash following the 30-day ceramic-coating cure, the indentation was clearly evident…

Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical system
these vehicles are having disabling electrical issues, mine has been in the shop for 3 weeks and the Dealership along with Tech support from Hyundai are unable to repair yet. As I searched online forums I have found that every one of the 2026 palisade are having electrical issues that they cannot find a repair for and…

Oct 12, 2026 · Engine
The engine misfires and runs very rough when stopped in drive after highway driving, and the vehicle hesitates and struggles to accelerate from a stop. At about 3,000 miles, Phil Long, Colorado Springs diagnosed a failing cylinder 6 fuel injector and replaced it on 22 April 2025. The problem continues after that…

Palisade model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2023	5	408	6	1
2024	5	397	15	3
2025	3	254	8	1
2026	3	128	3	0

Across all years, the 2020 Palisade has the most complaints (541). All Hyundai Palisade years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, the most recent reported on March 19, 2026 (Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly, Seat belts: status indicator switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?: Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (49 complaints), followed by electrical system (33).
How many 2026 Hyundai Palisade complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 128 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2026.