NHTSA Recall 26V169000: Hyundai Palisade Seat-Belt Indicator

What the recall covers

Recall 26V169000 (Hyundai reference 297) covers 46,787 model year 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited and Calligraphy trims. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat-belt buckle may become damaged, causing the instrument panel to permanently show that seat as belted. A seat-belt status indicator that doesn't reflect reality may fail to warn an occupant of an unfastened belt, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The remedy

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.

What owners should do now

• Always make sure every occupant is buckled, regardless of what the indicator shows.
• Watch for your Hyundai owner-notification letter and schedule the free repair.
• Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
• Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
• If the indicator problem persists after service, document it and save the paperwork.

How to check your VIN

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or hyundaiusa.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.

Hyundai customer service: 855-371-9460 (recall reference 297). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Hyundai may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.