Hyundai just issued two separate recalls on its Palisade and Ioniq 6 vehicles, totaling more than 600,000 cars that might not be road safe.
The first recall, which constitutes the bulk of the total affected vehicles, is related to potentially faulty seat belts. The second is due to a defect on some electric models that could result in their charging port panels detaching on the road. Here’s what to know about the two recalls:
What’s happened?
Both recall notices were published on September 12 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The first recall notice concerns an estimated 568,580 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. Per the description, Hyundai found that “The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch,” which could increase the risk of passenger injury during a crash.
The second notice is related to an additional 31,042 Ioniq 6 EVs. This model is being recalled because its charging port doors have been found to detach, which could “create a road hazard for other vehicles.”
Which cars are covered under the recall?
The two affected models are:
- Palisade vehicles sold between 2020 – 2025, NHTSA ID Number 25V607000
- Ioniq 6 vehicles sold between 2023 – 2025, NHTSA ID Number 25V606000
What should I do if I own a recalled model?
For those who own a recalled Palisade, the NHTSA notes that “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.” Hyundai dealers will inspect and replace any faulty seat belt buckle for free.
In the case of the Ioniq 6, owners can likewise bring their vehicle to a Hyundai dealer to have additional adhesive applied to the charging port door for free.
Hyundai’s recall number for the Ioniq 6 and Palisade are 282 and 283, respectively. The company’s customer service can be reached at 1-855-371-9460.
