Hyundai Recalls 2020-2025 Palisade SUVs Over Side Curtain Airbag Concerns

What Happened

Hyundai Motor America has issued a recall for certain Palisade vehicles due to a safety defect involving the side curtain airbags. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the side curtain airbags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in the event of a crash. This malfunction results in the vehicles failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, which pertains to “Ejection Mitigation.”

Which Products Are Affected

The recall impacts approximately 568,576 units. The following vehicles are included in this action:

• Make/Model: Hyundai Palisade
• Model Years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

What You Should Do

Hyundai is currently developing a remedy for this issue. The manufacturer expects to mail owner notification letters on March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s internal identification number for this recall is 292.

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on the NHTSA website on January 24, 2026. Owners can check if their specific vehicle is affected by visiting NHTSA.gov.

Why This Matters

Improper deployment of side curtain airbags increases the risk of injury to passengers during a collision. Ensuring these safety systems function according to federal standards is critical for occupant protection and ejection mitigation during a crash.

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Campaign Number 26V034000