Hyundai Palisade Seat Belt Problems

Seat Belt complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Front › Buckle assembly
  1
• Front
  1
• Rear/other › Retractor
  1

Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1229%
• 25k–50k
  1537%
• 50k–75k
  717%
• 75k–100k
  410%
• 100k–150k
  25%
• 150k+
  12%

What owners report

Component/system: Second- and third-row power seat assemblies (Recall 26V160000) and third-row driver-side seat belt buckle wiring (Recall 26V169000). Both components are available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The power seat system may fail to detect an occupant during folding operation, creating a crushing hazard. This defect is linked to the death of a [redacted] child in [redacted] on March 7, 2026, and multiple reported injuries. The seat belt defect may cause a false latch indicator, leaving a rear passenger unrestrained without the driver's knowledge. Confirmed by dealer/manufacturer: Yes. Hyundai Motor America has formally acknowledged both defects via official safety recalls. Hyundai issued a stop-sale order on all unsold 2026 Palisade Calligraphy vehicles. Inspected by manufacturer: Yes. …

I own a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid, VIN [redacted] le is included in two safety recalls: 1.Second- and third-row power-folding seats may fail to detect a person or object, creating a risk of trapping or crushing a child. 2.[Second recall issue-e.g., seat sensor/seatbelt defect] may prevent proper seat operation or restraint, further endangering passengers. I transport a toddler daily, and have another little one on the way. While these recalls are unresolved, I cannot safely use the vehicle. No accident or injury has occurred, but the defects pose a significant risk of child injury or death. I am filing this complaint to document these serious safety risks and request that the NHTSA ensure Hyundai addresses both defects promptly.

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the dealer kept the vehicle for a week, but the recall repair was not performed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the technicians were busy and were unable to perform the recall repair. The contact stated that the dealer provided paperwork stating that the recall repair had been completed; however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair was not completed due to the part not being available. The contact stated that prior to receiving the recall notification, on a separate occasion, the gear shifter failed to function as intended. The contact depressed the gear shift button several times before the transmission shifted as needed. …

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V607000 (Seat Belts) and 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and the seat belt was released, the chime sounded for an extended while, indicating that the seat belt was not fastened. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle bounced like the rear shocks were failing, allowing the passengers to feel any uneven pavement. While accelerating, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the rear shocks had failed and needed to be replaced. The shocks were on back order, causing a delay in the repair. …

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number 26V034000 (Air Bags) and 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was repaired with film. The other recall parts were on back order. Following the repair, the contact became aware that the view through the third-row windows were distorted, and it was difficult to see clearly. The dealer informed the contact that the issue was self-corrected. The passenger became nauseated due to the distortion. The manufacturer was contacted from the website and by phone and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The manufacturer opened a claim and stated that the film could be removed or reapplied. The dealer advised the contact that the film could be removed. The failure mileage was approximately 25,500.

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000(Seat Belts); however, part to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front driver side, front passenger side, rear driver side, middle row rear, and rear passenger's side belts failed to latch securely as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the costs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V607000 (SEAT BELTS) and 26V034000 (AIR BAGS). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side seat belt buckle unlatched from the channel independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts for the recall repairs were on back order, and only fifteen seat belt buckles were being shipped to dealers, and each vehicle needed four seat belts. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure with the air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's seat belt and the driver's side second-row seat belt became inoperable. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt failed to latch properly, and the second-row driver's side seat belt intermittently failed to latch. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer escalated the issue for repair at the dealer; however, the vehicle was still not yet repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Related recalls (2)

NHTSA investigations