2026 Hyundai Palisade Ice

2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A FWD

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2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A AWD

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Campaign: 26V047000

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.

Campaign: 26V160000

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.

Campaign: 26V169000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the brakes independently activated. The vehicle failed to drive forward or reverse. The contact stated that after several attempts to release the brakes, the brakes released. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with ABS module failure. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle stopped. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 8,100.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

We purchased a New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Limited. We drove two other palisades (XRT and SEL). We did not have any issues with the windshield. We purchased a Limited trim that was not on the lot, but in a different city with the same company. We did not drive a Limited or Calligraphy since we drove two other palisades. When I drove off the lot with our new Palisade I noticed the vision through the windshield didn't seem right (like a fishbowl when looking right and cars in front at a certain distants). We thought, let's give it a week or two, since we many not be use to the new SUV. After less than two weeks we both said something isn't right with the windshield, still was distorted (fishbowl) type of look when driving. The dealship looked at it and said, this is how Heads Up Displays (HUD) are. They called Hyundai, Hyundai said the same thing. We do not have a HUD in our limited. The dealership said, yes you have a HUD on your Limited. After the dealership did more research they found out we do not have the Heads Up Display. Since the windshield contains the HUD and Acoustic for Limited and Calligraphy we do not have an option do replace the windshield with a lower line e.g. SEL. We are stuck with driving a car that could cause an acident due to not having a clear picture of vehicles in front or when turning right. We don't have no options but to drive a hazad SUV.

SEATS

There was a recall for my 3rd row seat, my car sat at the dealer for 6 months due to it. They tell me they fixed the recall after 6 months I receive my car and my seats are not functioning. I believe the safety of my kids are at risk due to this. They have yet to take the vehicle back to fix the problem and it has been over 2 months now.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I first brought my vehicle to the Towson MD Hyundai Service Department, near my summer home, upon receiving a warning that the front sensor was not operating. I was advised that the issue will be covered under warranty. Imagine my surprise when I was advised that it would not be covered because the service team located documentation in the vehicle's file indicating that the sensor had been damaged while the new vehicle was being transported to or delivered to the Sarasota FL dealership where we purchased it. They said this documentation specifically chronicled the damage. I reported this to Hyunai's upper mgmt, was assigned a rep who promised to contact Sarasota on my behalf and work to resolve the issue between the two dealerships. After many weeks, she reported back that Sarasota denied that this damage had occurred because the notes/documentation Towson located could no longer be found in the system. But she assured me that they would continue working with the two dealerships to get to the bottom of what had occurred and she would get it covered. It took most of the summer, many calls from the assigned representative stating she was still trying to reach the various parties involved; very confusing as I have never had trouble reaching a service member or manager- and each time made me reiterate the issue, history, and assure that no collision had taken place. Ultimately I was informed Hyundai had determined the damage is not covered under warranty because of what they characterized as external damage, likely due to collision, Of course Iam stunned. The repair will cost approximately 2,000. I want to be unequivocally clear on this point: There has been no impact or visible damage to the front bumper verified by Towson to which she told me "Impact doesn't always show. I have read online about a number of these incidents. i feel Hyundai is clearly trying to cover an ongoing issue that they don't want to address. I am happy share my correspondence with you

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Adaptive cruise control controls the speed limit based on Maps or actual signs was making an error! I was in a 60 MPH area when the system would read the route number sign and mistake it for speed limit. This happened both on state route 80, and state route 70, the car would accelerate up to that speed indicated by the route sign for a few seconds and then realize somehow it was in error and drop down to legal speed. Its a surprise for the driver.

TIRES

With 2100 miles on the Hyundai Palasade Calligraphy Hybrid, we were driving on a well established dirt and gravel road when we experienced a loud pop or bang. We saw nothing in the road ahead in the form of a pot hole or protruding rock, etc. A minute later, a low tire pressure warning light came on. The tire went flat. Upon close inspection there was a cut like slit in the tire just below the bead line of the wheel rim. A look back on the road traveled, produced no clear obstruction that might have caused this. Our assessment of this is a sidewall blowout. This new vehicle comes with no spare tire. Only a pump and container of sealant. Installation of this failed to restore the tire for obvious reasons. This Pirelli 265 45R21 Scorpion MS tire is rare and not in stock anywhere. We had to tow our vehicle 50 miles to a Hyundai dealer who told us we had to wait for them to order a tire. We have spent close to 400.00 in Expenses and still did not pay for a tire yet. Searching the web reveals similar problems with this tire. This has resulted in a negative customer experience with the vehicle and Hyundai alike.

POWER TRAIN,SEATS,ENGINE

Seats still don't work after recall fix on 2nd and 3rd row. Front seats also do not work when moving 2nd row seat front to back front seat moved instead. Power train engine issues been in hyundai service 3 times diff services depts and still not fixed have not been able to drive car since mar due to these issues. Engine light on 3 power train warning codes on. When pushing gas car hesitates and almost completely stops on freeway or on only 2 way highway making it very unsafe to drive. Loos of power to ac and lights due to this issue!

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

I am reporting a recurring safety issue with my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy involving severe shaking, sputtering, loss of acceleration/power, stalling, and abnormal drivetrain behavior. The first incident occurred at just under 10,000 miles after driving for approximately one hour. While traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle began shaking severely and lost significant acceleration/power. After exiting the highway and stopping, the vehicle shut off. When restarted, it continued shaking and would not accelerate normally. No warning lights appeared. The dealership reported multiple stored fault codes, including transmission-related codes. The codes were reset and the vehicle was returned to me. The same condition later occurred again after extended driving. The vehicle shook severely and lost acceleration, again without warning lights. After being turned off for approximately five minutes and restarted, the symptoms temporarily disappeared. The vehicle has since undergone multiple repair attempts. Hyundai/dealership technicians replaced the flywheel. After that repair, the vehicle developed new shaking/stuttering during startup and shutdown. The vehicle was returned again and a motor mount was repaired/replaced. Two days after receiving the vehicle back from the latest repair, it is now exhibiting another serious drivability issue and appears to remain in first gear or otherwise fails to shift normally. I have video of the severe shaking. A dealership technician also advised me that multiple other 2026 Palisades at that dealership were experiencing similar issues and Hyundai had not determined the underlying cause. I am concerned the vehicle may unexpectedly lose propulsion, stall, or fail to accelerate in traffic or at highway speeds. Multiple repair attempts have not resolved the safety concern. The system will not allow me to upload the videos I have, but you may contact me for them.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

On August 30, 2026, I was driving my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy and was stopped in a fast-food drive-through line for approximately 15 minutes. Auto Hold was engaged, and for most of that time I also had my foot on the brake. Immediately before the incident, I believed the truck in front of me was finally beginning to move, so I recall beginning to release my foot from the brake. Without any intentional accelerator input from me, the engine suddenly revved very loudly, as though the accelerator had been fully depressed, and the vehicle rapidly accelerated forward. I did not press the accelerator pedal. The truck was approximately 5 to 10 feet in front of me. I was unable to stop the vehicle before striking the rear of the truck with significant force. The truck’s trailer hitch penetrated the front grille/radiator area and became lodged in my vehicle. A tow truck had to separate the vehicles, and coolant was pouring onto the pavement. There were no warning lights, hybrid-system warnings, A/C issues, or other noticeable abnormalities before the sudden acceleration. The vehicle is currently locked at a collision center, and I have possession of the key. I have requested that it be preserved without repair, teardown, diagnostic clearing, or alteration until relevant electronic and video data can be retrieved. The vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder and Hyundai’s factory-integrated Dash Cam system. I am reporting this as a suspected sudden unintended acceleration or other vehicle-control malfunction and request review for similar complaints involving the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid.

SEATS

My 2026 Hyundai Palisade (Calligraphy trim) received the software remedy associated with Hyundai Safety Recall 296 / NHTSA Recall 26V160. Prior to the recall update, the powered second- and third-row seat-folding switches operated with one press, after which the seat completed its movement automatically. Following the recall software update, Hyundai changed the controls so that the operator must continuously hold the switch for the entire duration of seat movement, and releasing the switch immediately stops the seat. I understand that the recall was intended to address occupant/object detection associated with powered seat movement. However, I am concerned that Hyundai's remedy eliminates significant functionality rather than correcting the underlying detection system while preserving the vehicle's original power-seat operation. I purchased the vehicle with one-touch power-folding seats as an advertised feature. The recall remedy materially alters that functionality and also disables or restricts other powered-seat functions that were present when the vehicle was sold. I request that NHTSA review whether Hyundai's remedy for Recall 26V160 is an adequate and appropriate permanent remedy, and whether Hyundai should instead be required to develop a corrected seat-control system that safely detects occupants and obstructions while restoring the vehicle's original one-touch power-folding functionality.