Hyundai Reports Four Injury Incidents Related to Palisade Electric Seat Issues

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-21T00:28:42+00:00

Hyundai has recalled 68,500 Palisade SUVs due to electric seats that could trap passengers, following reports of four minor injuries and one child death. Sales have been indefinitely suspended as the company conducts system safety updates and advises owners to exercise caution when operating the seats.

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2026-03-21 00:28:42

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Investing.com – Hyundai Motor Company announced on Friday that it has received four reports of minor injuries related to the rear electric seats of the new Palisade SUV, which may trap passengers. Following a fatal incident involving a two-year-old girl earlier this month in Ohio, sales of this model remain halted.

The South Korean automaker stated on March 17 that it will recall 68,500 units of the new Palisade SUV in the U.S. and Canada after the March 7 incident, citing issues with the electric seats.

Last week, Hyundai announced that sales of the 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims have been suspended indefinitely. The company said that the second and third-row electric seat components may not respond as expected to contact with passengers or objects when certain functions are activated.

The automaker began investigating in November after receiving three reports of issues, initially assessing the risk to passengers as low. The company is still working to determine the root cause.

Hyundai stated that the fatal incident on March 7 occurred in the third row. It also received four reports of minor injuries to second-row passengers, involving claims from 17 individual vehicles.

On Friday, the automaker announced it is beginning to roll out wireless software updates to improve system response to passenger contact, introduce additional operational safety measures, and enhance overall system security.

Hyundai urges caution when operating the second and third-row electric seat functions and advises owners to ensure no one (including children) or objects are in the seats or foldable areas before operating the electric seats.

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