Commonwealth—Hyundai recalls roughly 44,000 vehicles in Canada for a possible safety defect: their seatbelt buckles loosen up after a collision and might result in serious injury. The recall is for almost 43,990 Hyundai Palisade SUVs with model years 2020–2025, as per a Transport Canada notice.
There is the issue of the driver’s seat, front passenger seat, and outboard second-row seatbelt buckles that were not manufactured to specification. Thus, the buckles will never engage, preventing them from holding occupants in a crash. This is a safety failure of an extreme nature since seatbelts are a critical safety feature that is supposed to hold occupants up during a crash.
In the meantime, Hyundai is cautioning drivers and riders to be cautious in driving while the repair operations are under way. Drivers and riders should keep their seatbelts tightly fastened and hold the belt with both hands while putting it on. It is temporary, but at least safety is guaranteed until repair operations are completed.
Hyundai will notify owners of the affected vehicles by mail directly and ask them to have the deficiency corrected. Owners will be referred to a dealer service facility where they will be tested and seatbelt buckles replaced where needed. Tests and replacements, where needed, will be performed free of charge to the car owner.
The recall is one of a string of recent safety issues with the Hyundai Palisade. 117 model-year 2025 Palisades were recalled individually by Transport Canada last month in May due to the potential for a fire caused by the defect in the electric oil pump manufactured. Here, water can seep into the electric oil pump controller and cause a short circuit and thereby provide a risk for a fire. Though not directly connected with the seatbelt recall itself, this previous recall is one of a series of quality control issues with which Hyundai is currently beset.
Hyundai encourages owners of affected vehicles to contact their customer service line at 1-888-216-2626 for further information about the seatbelt recall. Owners can also verify the recall status of their vehicle by visiting the official recall website or reaching out to their dealership. Prompt action is recommended to reduce the risk of injury and to ensure the vehicle meets all safety standards.
Hyundai is not the only carmaker to recall vehicles recently. All the major carmakers, such as Toyota, Subaru, Ford, Mazda, and Jeep, have been compelled to recall cars for a range of safety defects, from mechanical to electrical. The recalls indicate how advanced the car-making process has become today and the necessity to rectify potential safety concerns as early as possible to ensure drivers and passengers are safe. Automakers have so much at stake in the recall of the vehicles, including a negative reputation.
The Hyundai Palisade, which is Canada’s top-selling midsize SUV, was among the company’s top models, so the recall is of utmost significance to the company and consumers. As much as the recall is humiliating to consumers, it is a step to avoid public harm and a loss of consumer confidence. Hyundai’s proactive approach in notifying owners and offering free inspections and repairs demonstrates its commitment to addressing the problem and minimizing the risk to drivers and passengers.
The clients ought to be made aware of the recalls and respond as soon as they are given them. The free movement of the seatbelt buckle is a very important factor in the overall performance of the car from a safety perspective. Hyundai is attempting to prevent potential injuries and demonstrate seriousness for road safety to customers by responding so quickly in this recall.
