Hyundai will recall 568,576 Palisade vehicles in the US due to the risk that third-row curtain airbags may not deploy correctly in a collision, according to an announcement from the US national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA).

The agency stated that in certain crash scenarios, the curtain airbags designed to protect occupants in the rearmost seats might not deploy as intended. This reduces protection and increases the risk of injury, failing to meet safety requirements aimed at preventing passenger ejection during a collision. The recall applies to Hyundai Palisade models currently in circulation in the US, primarily those manufactured in recent years.

Hyundai is currently developing a remedy, and a specific repair schedule has not yet been announced. Once the repair plan is finalized, the company will send direct notifications to vehicle owners and conduct free inspections, replacements, or adjustments at authorized dealerships.

Hyundai Palisade in the US market. Photo: Hyundai

According to NHTSA, the airbags subject to the recall were supplied by the Swedish company Autoliv. Autoliv is the world's largest manufacturer of airbags and seatbelts, providing safety components to many global automakers, including Hyundai Motor. However, neither the regulatory agency nor the manufacturer has disclosed the specific technical cause for the airbags' potential incorrect deployment, nor have they reported any specific accidents or injuries directly related to this defect.

In parallel with the large recall mentioned above, Hyundai will also recall an additional 41,651 vehicles in the US due to a dashboard display error. According to the announcement, the issue could cause the screen to turn off or display incorrect information during operation, impacting the driver's ability to view critical data. This problem will be resolved with a software update, without requiring hardware component replacement.

NHTSA advises vehicle owners to monitor official announcements from Hyundai and proactively check their vehicle's recall status using the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the manufacturer's or regulatory agency's lookup channels. While awaiting a repair, users should pay increased attention to safety when carrying a full complement of passengers, particularly those in the third row.

Ho Tan (according to Reuters)