Hyundai has issued a caution regarding the seatbelt system in select 2026 Palisade models. Some vehicles may experience wiring damage in the seatbelt of the third-row, left-hand side seat when pulled, as per a notification on Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database. This wiring issue can lead to the seatbelt indicator falsely showing the seatbelt as fastened when it is not.
A malfunctioning seatbelt status indicator could cause confusion, as not wearing a seatbelt heightens the risk of injury in an accident. Approximately 4,203 vehicles in Canada could be impacted by this seatbelt problem.
Hyundai plans to inform affected drivers about the issue through written notifications and recommend visiting a dealership to rectify the seatbelt wiring. Alternatively, drivers can check if their vehicle is affected by entering their vehicle identification number on Hyundai’s online recall lookup website or by calling 1-888-216-2626.
Earlier this year, Hyundai recalled numerous vehicles in the U.S. and Canada and halted sales of specific new Palisades due to a separate issue where certain second and third-row power seats failed to stop moving upon detecting contact with a passenger or object. This recall was initiated following a tragic incident in Ohio where a two-year-old child lost their life.