Hyundai halts sales of some Palisade SUVs, recalls about 60,000 vehicles after death of child

"Hyundai is aware of a tragic incident involving a Palisade. While Hyundai does not yet have the full details and the incident is still under investigation, a young child lost her life. Hyundai extends its deepest sympathies to her family."

"The issue that prompted the recall involves the second and third row power seats, which in certain situations, those seats may not adequately detect contact with an occupant or object as intended. This condition may occur during second and third-row powerfolding operations, as well as during use of the second-row onetouch tiltandslide function."

"While this update is not the permanent recall repair, it is intended to enhance the system's response to contact with occupants or objects, introduce additional operating safeguards, and enhance overall system safety."

Hyundai halted sales of certain 2026 Palisade SUVs and initiated a recall of approximately 60,000 vehicles following a fatal incident involving a child. The defect affects second and third-row power seats that may not adequately detect contact with occupants or objects during power-folding operations and second-row one-touch tilt-and-slide functions. Hyundai expressed condolences to the family and urged owners to exercise caution when operating power seat functions. The company is developing a permanent recall repair to be performed at no cost, with rental vehicles offered to customers during the remedy process. An interim over-the-air software update is expected by end of March to enhance system response and safety features.

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