HYUNDAI IONIQ 9: NHTSA recall 26V588000 explained
This recall concerns rear power-seat operation and the seat system’s ability to detect a person during certain powered movements.
Hyundai has reported a recall involving certain IONIQ 9 vehicles. The official record describes a concern with the second-row power seats during powered seat functions. The manufacturer’s remedy information is included with the recall notice.
What the official recall record says
HYUNDAI: IONIQ 9
The official record says the affected second-row power seats may not detect a person and could continue moving after making contact during powered operation. This can create a trapping hazard. The listed remedy is a software inspection and update, provided through an over-the-air process or by a dealer as necessary, without charge. The official record does not specify how long the update takes or whether a particular vehicle can receive it remotely.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V588000
- Vehicles listed: HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 (2026)
- Potentially affected: 5,360
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Report received: September 11, 2026
- Owner notification: Not provided in the source record
- Defect: 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.
- Safety consequence: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: 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.
What owners should do next
Owners should review the official recall notice for the manufacturer’s stated precautions and remedy details. Only an official VIN lookup can confirm whether a particular vehicle has an open recall.
A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked September 22, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V588000. Report received September 11, 2026. Accessed September 22, 2026.
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