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Hyundai Recalls 2025 Palisade Over Faulty Seat Belt Buckles

Hyundai Motor America recalled 2025 Palisade vehicles due to faulty seat belt buckles. The defect affects driver, passenger, and second-row seats, increasing injury risk. Owners will receive notification letters by November 10, 2025.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
December 9, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
Hyundai, HYUNDAI
Category
Vehicles & Parts
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What You Should Do

Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

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Product Details

The recall affects 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. The vehicles were sold at multiple retailers, starting from 2020 through 2025.

The Hazard

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants during a crash. This defect significantly increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

Reported Incidents

Currently, there are no reported incidents related to this defect. The risk of injury remains high due to the nature of seat belt function.

What to Do

Stop using the affected seat belts. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for further instructions and to schedule an inspection and replacement of the buckle assemblies.

Contact Information

For more information, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V607000. Owner notification letters will be sent out starting November 10, 2025.

Key Facts

  • Recall affects 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles
  • Defect involves seat belt buckle assemblies
  • High risk of injury if buckles fail to latch
  • Inspection and replacement offered free of charge

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
Palisade
Report Date
December 9, 2025
Source Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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