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Hyundai Seat Recalls Address Powered Rear Seats and Recliners
Powered rear seats are the recurring concern in the Hyundai seat notices for 2026 vehicles. Certain Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim have second- and third-row power seats that may continue moving after contacting a person. Certain Ioniq 9 vehicles with Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim have a similar person-detection problem in the second-row power seats. Both notices describe entrapment risks, particularly for children, during powered functions such as automatic folding. The separate 2021 Elantra recall concerns improperly welded driver and front passenger seat back recliners, which could separate from the seat back frame during a crash.
Warning signs to watch for
- March 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid recall: second- and third-row power seats may continue moving after contacting a person.
- September 2026 Ioniq 9 recall: second-row power seats may continue moving after contacting a person.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The listed seat notices contain no stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The March 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid notice advises caution when operating second- and third-row power seat functions until repair. The September 2026 Ioniq 9 notice gives that caution for second-row power seat functions. Both advise that children should not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The 2021 Elantra recliner notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
For the 2021 Elantra recall, dealers inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly free of charge. The supplied Ioniq 9 excerpt specifies seat software inspection and an OTA update, but cuts off before completing the remedy. The Palisade excerpt also truncates its software remedy; neither excerpt establishes its cost.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report seats problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under seats for the Hyundai models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Seats complaints |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 49 |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 3 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Hyundai Ioniq 9 Powered Rear Seats May Trap People | high |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid Power Seats May Trap People | high |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Hyundai Elantra Front Seat Recliners Improperly Welded | medium |
Common questions
Which Palisade trims have the powered-seat entrapment recall?
The March 2026 notice covers certain 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim. It concerns second- and third-row power seats that may fail to detect a person and continue moving after contact.
What precautions does the Ioniq 9 seat notice give?
The September 2026 notice advises caution when operating second-row power seat functions until repair. It also advises that children should not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation.
What will the dealer repair on a recalled 2021 Elantra seat?
Dealers will inspect the seat back frame assembly and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The notice concerns improperly welded driver and front passenger seat back recliners that could separate from the frame during a crash.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.