HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 recall: Rear seat entrapment risk

Hyundai IONIQ 9 owners with power-operated second-row seating should pay attention to a seat-detection problem that can leave someone caught during a folding or stowing function. The current record lists a software inspection and update as the remedy.

What the official recall record says

HYUNDAI: IONIQ 9

The second-row power seats may not recognize that a person is in their path. During powered seat functions, including automatic folding and stowing, the seat could continue moving after making contact, creating a trapping hazard, particularly for a child. The stated remedy is inspection of the seat software and an over-the-air or dealer-performed update when needed, at no charge.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed.
• Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2026.
• VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 12, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 307

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: October 1, 2026
• 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 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.

What owners should do next

Use the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for questions about the listed software remedy and repair arrangements.

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.