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Hyundai Halts Sales of 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy as Recall Nears After Child’s Death

Hyundai targets a month‑end over‑the‑air update to bolster rear power‑seat detection pending regulatory submission.

Overview

  • A global stop‑sale is in effect for the affected trims as Hyundai finalizes a recall filing with NHTSA and other agencies.
  • About 68,500 MY26 Palisades are included, with 60,515 in the U.S. and 7,967 in Canada; lower trims lacking powered rear seats are excluded.
  • The issue involves second‑ and third‑row power seats that may fail to detect contact during folding or tilt‑and‑slide operations.
  • An interim software update is expected by the end of March, with a permanent dealer repair to follow at no cost and rental vehicles available for concerned owners.
  • The measures follow a March 7 incident in Ohio that killed a two‑year‑old and is under investigation, with prior late‑2025 NHTSA complaints noting similar seat behavior.