Hyundai Stops Sales Of Some 2026 Models And Plans A Recall After Child's Death

CBS Bay Area

March 17, 2026

Hyundai Motor North America is halting sales of some 2026 Hyundai Palisade models and planning to recall more than 68,000 of the vehicles after an incident that resulted in the death of a child.

The carmaker announced Friday that it was taking these actions due to an issue with second and third-row power seats, which typically allow occupants to adjust the position of the seat using electric controls. The seat controls may not detect contact with a person or object when the seat is folding or sliding, Hyundai said in a statement.

The company said it is pausing sales of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims equipped with the power seats.

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