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2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE — SEATS

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Vehicle

Make
HYUNDAI
Model
PALISADE
Year
2026
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
SEATS

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

Power folding seats do not stop when met with an obstruction. Occupant exiting the 3rd row of the vehicle was squished between the 2nd row seat and door frame of vehicle while trying to exit and it was very painful. When tested at the dealership, they confirmed that, even if excessive force is applied to the seat back while it’s folding or sliding, it will not stop folding or sliding, which could cause physical injury. Dealership stated that there is no sensor to stop the seats from folding, even if there is an obstruction in the way and that you must press the button again to stop it. This is a safety concern for any passengers on the 2nd and 3rd rows, especially children.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11706920
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown