Hyundai has halted sales and initiated a recall of 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy SUVs after a March child fatality tied to their powered second- and third-row seats, while Kia has issued a stop‑sale and is recalling 568 2027 Telluride Hybrid models with power second‑row seats.
The Palisade issue potentially affects about 60,515 U.S. vehicles and 7,967 in Canada; Hyundai will deploy a temporary over‑the‑air software update starting at the end of March and says it will offer rental cars until a permanent remedy is available. Hyundai says claims have been filed for 17 vehicles with four additional minor injuries identified, and Kia warns owners not to use the power second‑row seats with children while it issues recall notices and plans a remedy announcement on May 19.
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