by Hyundai has announced the recall of nearly 600,000 Palisade SUVs due to a safety issue. A sales stop has also been imposed on these vehicles.
Scale of the Problem and Testing
The Palisade is one of Hyundai’s most popular vehicles in America. The incident occurred after a 2025 model failed a routine compliance test conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The measured displacement of a dummy in the third row exceeded the allowable limit of 100 mm. This triggered an investigation.
In November 2025, NHTSA conducted a follow-up test, which confirmed the results of the April testing. Subsequently, Hyundai itself conducted its own tests on various trims and found that in certain situations, the Palisade does not comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard regarding occupant ejection prevention. The issue specifically concerns the third-row side curtain airbags.
Current Status and Next Steps
It is currently believed that 100% of the vehicles subject to the recall have this defect. Hyundai is already working on a fix. The first notifications to owners are scheduled for March 23.
Until a solution is developed, a sales stop on the affected vehicles is in effect. As of now, 633 such vehicles are on dealer lots and will remain there. It is worth noting that the updated Palisade model is not included in this recall, which is good news for the manufacturer; however, hundreds of previous-year models still remain in dealer inventory.
Such incidents highlight the complexity of modern safety systems and the rigor of their certification procedures. Despite the scale of the recall, the prompt response from the manufacturer and the regulator should prevent potential dangerous situations on the road. For owners of these vehicles, it is important to monitor official communications from Hyundai regarding the free repair procedure. Successfully and quickly resolving such issues is critical for maintaining consumer trust in the brand, especially in a competitive market like the American SUV segment.
