2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade Seat Belt Buckle Recall (25V607)
Hyundai Motor America · 568,580 vehicles · Reported September 11, 2025
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 568,580 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch. Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V607 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V607000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 283 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 11, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade |
| Units affected | 568,580 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Rear / Other > Buckle Assembly |
| Safety risk | Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade in recall 25V607?
The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2025 Palisade with recall 25V607?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the buckle assembly.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V607?
Recall 25V607 covers 568,580 vehicles: 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade.
NHTSA lists 568,580 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2025 | Hyundai | Palisade |
What is the fix for the Palisade seat belt buckle recall?
Yes. Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed.
Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
When was recall 25V607 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 25V607 to NHTSA on September 11, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V607000. |
| October 23, 2025 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 12 months ago. If your Palisade was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Palisade is part of recall 25V607?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V607 is open on your Palisade, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V607000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Palisade owners do about recall 25V607?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V607000 applies to your Palisade.
- Call a Hyundai dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any buckle assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Palisade owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,777 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 358 of them about the seat belts.
Since recall 25V607 was reported on September 11, 2025, owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 27 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the seat belts and were received on or after September 11, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related seat belts issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,777 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 358 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Hyundai Palisade: 437 complaints in total, 108 about the seat belts
- 2023 Hyundai Palisade: 400 complaints in total, 74 about the seat belts
- 2024 Hyundai Palisade: 386 complaints in total, 48 about the seat belts
- 2022 Hyundai Palisade: 306 complaints in total, 71 about the seat belts
- 2025 Hyundai Palisade: 248 complaints in total, 57 about the seat belts
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
It started 4 years ago right after purchasing the vehicle. I slammed on my breaks and my child’s seatbelt unbuckled and he came flying forward and hit the back of the seat in front. I reported this to the Hyundai dealership where they reluctantly replaced my seatbelt. It has come unlatched less frequently.
2021 Hyundai Palisade owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11634511, filed January 7, 2025
My second row passenger side sealtbelt unlatched itself without notice when driving on the highway at 50 miles per hour. My grandson was sitting in his booster seat when the seatbelt unlatched! It was a frightening ordeal! We were on an expeessway with limited availability to pull over.
2021 Hyundai Palisade owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11634742, filed January 7, 2025
Seat belt on front passenger seat randomly comes unlatched while driving. I asked my dealership to review this in May 2024 and then again in 1/2025 as it keeps happening. The seat belt is clicked and suddenly comes loose and then the seatbelt alarms start going off. Dealership has not been able to replicate.
2021 Hyundai Palisade owner, WI, NHTSA complaint 11634880, filed January 8, 2025
Can recall 25V607 make my Palisade a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V607000 does not automatically make your Palisade a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V607
Did the recall 25V607 fix work?
Since recall 25V607 was reported on September 11, 2025, owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 27 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 25V607000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Palisade is part of recall 25V607000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V607000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.