2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Seat Power Seat Recall (26V588)

Recall 26V588 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 in recall 26V588?

The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Ioniq 9 with recall 26V588?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, 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 power adjust.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V588?

Recall 26V588 covers 5,360 vehicles: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9.

NHTSA lists 5,360 vehicles in this campaign, built March 17, 2025 to May 4, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Ioniq 9 seat power seat recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

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.

When was recall 26V588 announced?

Hyundai Motor America reported recall 26V588 to NHTSA on September 11, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 9, 2026.

This recall was filed 0 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 413 days. If your Ioniq 9 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Ioniq 9 is part of recall 26V588?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V588 is open on your Ioniq 9, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V588000 is open on your Ioniq 9, it will be listed there, along with Hyundai recall number 307. You can also ask any Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Ioniq 9 owners do about recall 26V588?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V588000 applies to your Ioniq 9.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Hyundai dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any power adjust symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 Ioniq 9 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 26V588 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 36 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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.

• 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: 36 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9. The contact stated that the second-row seat button caused the seats to fold; however, the button that should have prevented unsafe operation was missing. The contact’s head became lodged between the seat and the vehicle structure, and he sustained head injuries, including prolonged headaches and trauma.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11725010, filed March 17, 2026

Two safety incidents occurred (October and November 2025) involving the power-folding second-row seats. A child was seated in the second-row captain’s chair when a sibling activated the seat from the third row. The seat failed to detect the occupant and continued moving forward, creating a crushing hazard. In one incident, my daughter (approx.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11725569, filed March 19, 2026

Can recall 26V588 make my Ioniq 9 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 26V588000 does not automatically make your Ioniq 9 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))?

Body and latch defects on the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Ioniq 9 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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.

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