NHTSA Vehicles recall ·

2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade recall: Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226

Recall number
26V034000
Date
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicles › Air Bags
Recall type
Vehicle
Units affected
568576
Hazard tags
Crash risk Injury risk

Read the official NHTSA notice ↗

Product

Air Bags

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
HyundaiPalisade2020–2025

Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.

Why was it recalled?

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What should you do?

Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.

Manufacturer campaign number

292

Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V034000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.