2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 recall: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 11, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
5,360 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9.
- Compared with
Hyundai Motor America has 22 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 20 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
173 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hyundai Motor America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 30, 2026 2027 Genesis G80 recall: Improperly Secured Ignition Coil Ground Bolt
- July 14, 2026 2024-2026 Hyundai Kona, 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona Electric recall: Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
- July 2, 2026 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recall: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- June 24, 2026 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
- May 19, 2026 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and 1 more model recall: Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V588000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5,360 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 307 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record