Side/window: curtainRecall 26V-034 · 2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Motor America recall 26V-034 covers 568,576 2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade for a side/window: curtain problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V034000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
33%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.