Hyundai recalls 47,000 Palisade SUVs for seat belt issue

Hyundai is recalling the 2026 Palisade once again, this time over a seat belt issue involving the third-row driver-side seating area. According to the automaker, passengers could accidentally damage internal wiring while pulling on the buckle, which may trigger a false seat belt warning on the dashboard.

The recall includes 46,787 units of the 2026 Palisade SUV, specifically Limited and Calligraphy trims. Hyundai first became aware of a potential problem in January and launched an investigation soon after. Engineers later suspected a wiring-related fault and officially decided to issue a recall earlier this month.

So far, Hyundai reports five cases involving the defect. Fortunately, there have been no fires, injuries, fatalities, or crashes linked to the issue.

The fix is relatively straightforward: dealers will replace the internal wiring harness with a revised version that is about 4.3 inches longer. In some cases, technicians may also replace the seat belt buckle assembly if needed.

The second 2026 Palisade recall

This is not the first safety action for the redesigned SUV. Just last week, Hyundai issued another recall after a tragic incident in Ohio involving the death of a young child.

That earlier issue affects Palisade Limited and Calligraphy models equipped with second- and third-row power seat functions. In certain situations, the system may fail to properly detect a passenger or object, potentially leading to serious injury.

That recall covers 61,093 vehicles. In addition to the fatality, Hyundai has logged four injury reports and 20 field complaints related to the defect.

A permanent solution is still under development, but Hyundai is urging owners to be extra cautious when using the power seat functions in the rear rows. In the meantime, a software update for the seat control system will be deployed to reduce risk.