Hyundai stopped sales of some 2026 Palisade SUVs in the US and Canada after a two-year-old girl died in Akron, Ohio. Police said she was pinned by a powered third-row seat on 7 March 2026. Hyundai then recalled the affected vehicles and later released a software fix.
Key Facts
- Incident: 7 March 2026, Akron, Ohio.
- Models: 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid, Limited and Calligraphy trims.
- Problem: Second- and third-row power seats may fail to detect a person while moving.
- US recall: 61,093 vehicles, according to the US safety regulator NHTSA.
- Fix: Hyundai finalised a software fix and resumed sales in April, Reuters reported.
What the Recall Says
NHTSA said the seats “may fail to detect a person”. They may keep moving after touching someone, during functions like one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic fold-and-stow. “A person, especially a child, may become trapped,” it said.
Advice for Owners
NHTSA advised owners to take care when using the second- and third-row power seats until the repair is done. It said children should not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area while the seats are moving.
Is Australia Affected?
The reported stop sale and recall were for the US and Canada. Australian owners should check with Hyundai Australia for any local notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Palisades were recalled?
2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid models with Limited or Calligraphy trims in the US.
What is the fault?
Power seats may not detect a person and may keep moving.
Is there a fix?
Yes. Hyundai released a software fix, Reuters reported.
Conclusion
A tragic accident led to a big recall. Owners should get the fix done and watch children around power seats.
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