2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V034)
Hyundai Motor America · 568,576 vehicles · Reported January 22, 2026
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 568,576 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V034 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V034000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 292 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 22, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade |
| Units affected | 568,576 |
| Component | Air Bags > Side / Window > Curtain |
| Safety risk | Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade in recall 26V034?
The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2025 Palisade with recall 26V034?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
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 curtain.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V034?
Recall 26V034 covers 568,576 vehicles: 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade.
NHTSA lists 568,576 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 curtain air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge.
Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. 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 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
When was recall 26V034 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 26V034 to NHTSA on January 22, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| January 22, 2026 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V034000. |
| March 13, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 8 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 26V034?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V034 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 26V034000. 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 26V034?
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 26V034000 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 curtain 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Palisade owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,777 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 92 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 26V034 was reported on January 22, 2026, owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 6 of them (7%) 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 air bags and were received on or after January 22, 2026, 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 air bags 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 92 of them involve the air bags. 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, 9 about the air bags
- 2023 Hyundai Palisade: 400 complaints in total, 21 about the air bags
- 2024 Hyundai Palisade: 386 complaints in total, 21 about the air bags
- 2022 Hyundai Palisade: 306 complaints in total, 10 about the air bags
- 2025 Hyundai Palisade: 248 complaints in total, 31 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V034000 (Air Bags) and 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available.
2025 Hyundai Palisade owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11719935, filed February 23, 2026
My vehicle has had a recall for seat belt issues for a while. My dealer has been unable to make corrections as hyundai has not/does not have the equipment to repair the issue. Its been months. Now theres another issue with airbags, and rumors of another issue with headrests.
2025 Hyundai Palisade owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11724505, filed March 15, 2026
My vehicle is affected ny the ejection mitigation recall. I have small children who sit in my third row of which hyundai corporate advised is not safe. Hyundai has no foreseeable mitigation for this and is leaving me with an unusable third row resulting in a huge issue with transporting my family.
2025 Hyundai Palisade owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11724632, filed March 16, 2026
Can recall 26V034 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.
Owners often ask whether this curtain recall means their Palisade qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 26V034
Did the recall 26V034 fix work?
Since recall 26V034 was reported on January 22, 2026, owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 6 of them (7%) 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 26V034000 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 26V034000?
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.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
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.
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 26V034000 (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.