NHTSA Recall 26V588000: Hyundai Ioniq 9 Second-Row Seats May Not Detect a Person

What the recall covers

Recall 26V588000 (Hyundai recall 307) covers 5,360 model-year 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUVs whose second-row power seats may fail to detect a person and may continue to move after contacting a person during powered functions such as automatic folding. NHTSA records the consequence as a risk that an occupant, especially a child, could be trapped by the rear powered seat movement. Owners are advised to avoid using the second-row power seat functions until the vehicle has been repaired.

The remedy

Hyundai will inspect and update the seat software, free of charge, through a dealer or over the air. Owner letters are scheduled to begin mailing November 9, 2026. Hyundai advises owners not to use the second-row power seat functions until the repair is done. NHTSA does not list a do-not-drive instruction — the vehicle itself can be driven.

What owners should do now

• Do not use the second-row power-folding or power-adjust functions until the repair is complete — fold and move those seats manually if the seat design allows.
• Never operate power seat functions with a child, pet or any person in or near the second row, and make sure the area around the seat is clear before moving it.
• Tell every adult who uses the vehicle about the advisory, including anyone who lends or borrows it.
• Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask your Hyundai dealer when the update is available.
• Whatever the fix, insist on a written repair order that records the date, the mileage, and your specific complaint. A repair order is what turns a recall visit into evidence if the problem comes back.

How to check your VIN

Confirm coverage by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or Hyundai's owner lookup. This campaign covers only model-year 2026 Ioniq 9 SUVs.

Hyundai customer service: 855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 307). 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.