Hyundai Recalls 2026 Ioniq 9 for Second-Row Power Seat Safety Defect

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The recall involves 5,360 vehicles where 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.

A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury. 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product

HYUNDAI IONIQ 9

Brand

HYUNDAI

Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

Category

Vehicle — Seat Assembly

Hazard

• trapping
• injury

Affected units

5,360

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

Related recalls