NHTSA recall 26V-588 (26V588000)

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-588 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.