Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 26V588000 |
| Report Received Date | 9/11/2026 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,360 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | Yes |
Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. As a result, the seats may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as automatic power fold-and-stow.
Issue
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised not to be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat software will be inspected and updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 307. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 12, 2026.
