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KM8RLESA6TU080964
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
HYUNDAI
Vehicle Model
Palisade
Vehicle Trim
Blue SEL FWD, SEL AWD
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
KM8RLESA*TU
Manufacturer Name
HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Model Year
2026
Plant City
ULSAN
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant State
SOUTH GYEONGSANG PROVINCE
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2500.0
Displacement (CI)
152.55936023683
Displacement (L)
2.5
Engine Model
T-GDI THETA-III
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Type - Secondary
Electric
Electrification Level
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown
Turbo
Yes
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: All Positions, FR: Ctr Side Airbag
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
VIN Breakdown
KM8
World Manufacturer Identifier
RLESA
Vehicle Descriptor Section
6
Check Digit
TU080964
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2026 HYUNDAI Palisade
Source
NHTSA Database
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display...
Consequence:
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer se
Campaign: 26V047000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat func...
Consequence:
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy:
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear sea
Campaign: 26V160000
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of ...
Consequence:
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact
Campaign: 26V169000
Owner Complaints (66)
Total Complaints
66
Crashes Reported
1
Injuries Reported
10
SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"My [XXX] old was sitting in the middle right captain chair in her carseat. My [XXX] daughter was in the third row. My [XXX] daughter accidentally hit the power seat tilt button making the seat my [XXX] old was sitting in push up against the back..."
ODI #11731650 | Injuries: 1
ENGINE
"While driving on a California freeway at approximately 70mph, the engine check light began flashing, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe power loss, entered reduced power mode, and began violently shaking. Engine braking occurred without brak..."
ODI #11731745
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