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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·September 11, 2026

Hyundai recalls 2026 Ioniq 9 over second-row power seats that may not detect a person

On certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim, the second-row power seats may keep moving after touching a person, which could trap someone, especially a child, and raise the risk of injury.

What to do

Be careful when using the second-row power seat functions, and keep children out of the rear seats and away from the rear seating area while the seats power-fold. The seat software will be updated free of charge over-the-air or by a dealer; owners may call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and cite recall number 307.

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Recall details

Product
Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026
Company
Hyundai Motor America
Hazard
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Units
5,360 vehicles
Owner notification
October 1, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
September 11, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V588000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 307
  • Model years: 2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect
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.
Consequence
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
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 October 1, 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.

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