Hyundai Recalls Palisade SUVs Over Seat Safety Issue

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Birmingham News Today. Hyundai has stopped sales and recalled more than 61,000 2026 Palisade Hybrid and standard Palisade SUVs. The issue involves the limited and calligraphy trims where the second and third row power seats might not detect people or objects properly. This defect could let seats keep moving during folding or sliding, trapping someone like a child underneath and causing serious injury. The recall follows a fatal accident involving a young child, which Hyundai is still investigating. The company expressed deep sympathies to the family and urged owners to use caution with those seats for now. No other incidents have been reported yet, but the risk hits close to home for families with kids. Hyundai plans an over-the-air software update in the next two weeks to improve detection and add safety features, though it's just a temporary step. Dealers will provide a permanent fix for free later, along with loaner cars. Owners should get notification letters by May 16th, 2026,

1:03so keep an eye on your mail and avoid using the power functions until resolved.