Hyundai Pauses 2026 Palisade Sales as Seat-Crush Risk Triggers Recall

Hyundai halted sales of the 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy after a fatal Ohio incident and is finalizing a recall for about 68,500 units due to power-folding second- and third-row seats that may not detect contact, potentially crushing occupants. An interim over-the-air software update to improve contact detection will be deployed by the end of March; a formal recall and dealer repairs will follow at no cost, with rental cars offered until a full fix is available. The NHTSA is involved.