Hyundai: Power Rear Seats May Trap A Person
Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles with Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim packages because the second-row power seats may fail to detect when a person is in the way and continue moving, potentially trapping someone. The issue affects the automatic power fold-and-stow function and poses a risk of injury, particularly to children. Hyundai will update the seat software for free either over-the-air or at a dealer.
- Recalling firm
- Hyundai Motor America
- Product
- Component: SEATS. 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.
- Reason
- A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: 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....
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-09-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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