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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V034📅 Jan 23, 2026

2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V034000
Manufacturer recall #
292
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
568,576
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Owner phone
1-855-371-9460
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 26, 2026
Recall started by
OVSC

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V034 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V034?

2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade. 568,576 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-371-9460.