Hyundai Palisade Seats Problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the Hyundai Palisade across 7 model years. The 2026 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “third row” (34% of reports).
- 130seats complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 13mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Third row: mentioned in 44 of 130 complaints (34%)
- Power folding: mentioned in 10 of 130 complaints (8%)
- Seat continued: mentioned in 10 of 130 complaints (8%)
- Risk injury: mentioned in 8 of 130 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 19 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 130 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 13 an injury.
Hyundai Palisade seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 49 | 40% | 3,744 |
| 2025 Palisade | 13 | 5% | 25,979 |
| 2024 Palisade | 14 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Palisade | 11 | 3% | 14,000 |
| 2022 Palisade | 15 | 5% | 28,000 |
| 2021 Palisade | 13 | 3% | 4,000 |
| 2020 Palisade | 15 | 3% | 3,250 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seats:mid/rear assembly:power adjust
Model years: 2026
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
Risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In 2024, my [XXX] daughter was seated in the third row of our 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy (VIN [XXX]). She was wearing her seat belt and sitting in a backless booster seat. While I was loading luggage for a family road trip, a piece of luggage accidentally pressed the third-row power-folding…
In 2024, my [XXX] daughter was seated in the third row of our 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy (VIN [XXX]). She was wearing her seat belt and sitting in a backless booster seat. While I was loading luggage for a family road trip, a piece of luggage accidentally pressed the third-row power-folding…
1. Component or System Failed Seat Anchor/Restraint System: Driver's seat mount bolts left hand-threaded following Campaign 283 recall service. (RO available for inspection) Suspension & Steering Geometry: Alignment/subframe failure causing severe tire wear under 6k miles across 2024, 2025, and…
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…
I originally brought the vehicle to the dealership for an unrelated infotainment system issue. While driving to the dealership, I noticed that the driverâs seat was rocking/moving, particularly while going downhill. I informed the dealership about the movement and asked them to inspect the seat…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Palisades have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about seats for the Hyundai Palisade. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Palisade seats?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seats. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seats problems on the Hyundai Palisade?
The most frequent phrase is “third row”, in 44 of 130 complaints, followed by “power folding” (10).
Other Hyundai Palisade problems
- Seat Belts problems (425)
- Service Brakes problems (425)
- Engine problems (322)
- Visibility/wiper problems (274)
- Electrical System problems (228)
- Suspension problems (174)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (167)
- Power Train problems (155)
See all Hyundai Palisade problems.