Hyundai has resumed sales of the 2026 Palisade after finalizing a software fix for a rear power-seat issue that triggered a stop-sale in March. The move comes weeks after a fatal incident in Ohio involving a two-year-old child, with Reuters reporting that dealers can now restart sales once the update is installed on affected vehicles in inventory.
Hyundai Lifts Palisade Stop-Sale
According to Reuters and Car and Driver, the issue affected 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid models in Limited and Calligraphy trims equipped with second- and third-row power seats.
Reuters reported that Hyundai halted sales in mid-March and recalled 68,500 vehicles, and also reported a separate recall of 58,000 Palisade Hybrid SUVs in South Korea.
Read more: Hyundai Palisade’s Deadly Seat Flaw
What Changed in the Fix?
The remedy is software-based, but it changes how the rear-seat folding system works. Hyundai has disabled the single-touch stow function, now requires press-and-hold operation for the fold switches, requires the tailgate to be open before the seat-stow function can be used, and has removed folding and stowing controls from the infotainment screen. It is also said that the update improves the logic for occupant and object detection.
Read more: Hyundai Stops Palisade Sales After Fatal Accident
OTA Update and Dealer Installation
The update can be delivered over-the-air for vehicles with an active Bluelink subscription, while owners without Bluelink can have the software installed at a dealership.
That matters because Hyundai is allowing sales to resume only after the affected dealer stock receives the update.
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Pakistan Context and Takeaway
For Pakistani readers, the story is especially relevant because the Hyundai Palisade has already entered the Pakistani market and this news is going to impact sales here as well in comind times. For now, Hyundai’s latest confirmation is that sales will resume after the software update in the affected markets; any Pakistan-specific advisory or action would require separate official confirmation.
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