2026 Hyundai Palisade seats problems

“On September 15, 2026, my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy would not start and could not be driven. AAA responded, tested the 12-volt battery, and advised me that it had a bad battery cell. The vehicle was towed to Larry H. Miller Southwest Hyundai Albuquerque for diagnosis and repair. A service representative later told me that a parasitic electrical drain or malfunctioning component may have depleted the battery, but I have not received a written diagnosis confirming the cause. As of September 28, the vehicle remains at the dealership and has not been repaired or returned to me. I have also experienced two seat-related safety concerns. The driver’s seat moves backward automatically and presses into the second-row captain’s seat area where my child’s rear-facing car seat is installed. This movement pushes the child’s head forward. In addition, the second-row seat controls sometimes do not respond when pressed, or the seat moves in the opposite direction from the one selected. I am concerned about my child’s safety from the seat movement and about being stranded with my three children if the vehicle fails to start again. I am reporting the conditions I…”

“There was a recall for my 3rd row seat, my car sat at the dealer for 6 months due to it. They tell me they fixed the recall after 6 months I receive my car and my seats are not functioning. I believe the safety of my kids are at risk due to this. They have yet to take the vehicle back to fix the problem and it has been over 2 months now.”

“Seats still don't work after recall fix on 2nd and 3rd row. Front seats also do not work when moving 2nd row seat front to back front seat moved instead. Power train engine issues been in hyundai service 3 times diff services depts and still not fixed have not been able to drive car since mar due to these issues. Engine light on 3 power train warning codes on. When pushing gas car hesitates and almost completely stops on freeway or on only 2 way highway making it very unsafe to drive. Loos of power to ac and lights due to this issue!”

“My 2026 Hyundai Palisade (Calligraphy trim) received the software remedy associated with Hyundai Safety Recall 296 / NHTSA Recall 26V160. Prior to the recall update, the powered second- and third-row seat-folding switches operated with one press, after which the seat completed its movement automatically. Following the recall software update, Hyundai changed the controls so that the operator must continuously hold the switch for the entire duration of seat movement, and releasing the switch immediately stops the seat. I understand that the recall was intended to address occupant/object detection associated with powered seat movement. However, I am concerned that Hyundai's remedy eliminates significant functionality rather than correcting the underlying detection system while preserving the vehicle's original power-seat operation. I purchased the vehicle with one-touch power-folding seats as an advertised feature. The recall remedy materially alters that functionality and also disables or restricts other powered-seat functions that were present when the vehicle was sold. I request that NHTSA review whether Hyundai's remedy for Recall 26V160 is an adequate and…”

“I am reporting multiple recurring safety concerns with my 2026 Hyundai Palisade. Loss of acceleration: Under heavy throttle, the engine revs to approximately 5,000 RPM but the vehicle does not accelerate as expected. This has occurred repeatedly and appears more likely after the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. During one incident on the highway, I needed to accelerate quickly to avoid surrounding traffic, but the vehicle did not respond as expected, creating a potential safety risk. An authorized Hyundai dealership inspected the vehicle and reset the transmission adaptive values, but the condition remains. Lane Keeping Assistance: The Lane Keeping Assistance system consistently positions the vehicle toward the left side of the lane instead of properly centering it. The issue has been reported to the dealer, but the condition remains unresolved. Power second-row seat: The power second-row captain’s chair can continue moving while folding, creating a hand-crush hazard if a person’s hand is in the path of the seat. It also interferes with proper third-row seat operation. This issue has been reported to the dealer and remains unresolved. These issues…”

“In March had issues with driver and passenger seats not moving up and down without getting stuck have to mess with it for awhile to move up or down and sometimes won't go to a directions it can move to seat even though setting it in a certain position every time turn off car and start goes to a position to high up in a way can't get In till you put it down then get in car when moving the 2nd row seat the passenger seat moved front back instead then folding seats 2,3rd row not working correctly found out mid mar recall 2,3rd row folding issues child died, 3rd row seat belts called Corp said do not allow passenger in 2nd, 3rd row till fixed called service said no fix so had wait week later car was hesitating when push gas engine power train warning light came on tow car to dealership they lied proof in writing they lied said fix the seats even though at that time no fix for recalls only reset engine light even though car was giving Issues almost broke down they had car 8 day made me pick up car said was fixed proof it wasn't they threaten harassed me to get it I said recalls show on NHTSA still till off not fixed won't come so they said day I had bring loaner car…”