Hyundai Recalls More Than 4,000 Vehicles Due to Seatbelt Issue

Hyundai has issued a recall for 4,203 units of its 2026 Palisade model in Canada due to a seatbelt wiring issue that could potentially lead to an increased risk of injury. The wiring for the third-row driver’s side seat belt buckle in certain vehicles could become damaged when the buckle is pulled, says the recall notice published in Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database and last updated on April 2. “As a result, the seat belt status indicator in the instrument panel may incorrectly show that a seat belt is buckled when it’s not,” the notice says. Hyundai says a seat belt status indicator that does not work correctly “could create confusion,” and not wearing a seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash....
Hyundai Recalls More Than 4,000 Vehicles Due to Seatbelt Issue

Hyundai Recalls More Than 4,000 Vehicles Due to Seatbelt Issue Hyundai is recalling 4,203 units of its 2026 Palisade model in Canada due to a seatbelt wiring defect. The wiring for the third-row driver’s side seat belt buckle can become damaged when pulled, leading to an incorrect seat belt status indicator. This malfunction could confuse drivers and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Hyundai is recalling 4,203 units of the 2026 Palisade in Canada.
  • The recall is due to a seatbelt wiring issue affecting the third-row driver’s side seat belt buckle.
  • The wiring can be damaged when the buckle is pulled, causing the seat belt status indicator to show incorrect information.
  • An incorrect indicator could lead to confusion and an increased risk of injury in a crash if the seat belt is not worn.
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