this post was submitted on 02 Apr 2026
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[–] lnxtx@sopuli.xyz 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

The issue:

Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring for the third-row left-hand (driver's side) seat belt buckle could become damaged when the buckle is pulled. As a result, the seat belt status indicator in the instrument panel may incorrectly show that a seat belt is buckled when it's not.

Safety Risk:
A seat belt status indicator that doesn't work correctly could create confusion. Not wearing a seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an extension to the wiring harness. The dealer will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, if necessary.

Model: 2026 Palisade

[–] HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 2 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

On certain vehicles, the wiring for the third-row left-hand (driver’s side) seat belt buckle could become damaged when the buckle is pulled. As a result, the seat belt status indicator in the instrument panel may incorrectly show that a seat belt is buckled when it’s not.

Honestly how did they design it such that a damaged (I assume disconnected?) connection can falsely register as a valid signal in a safety critical system? Betting it's a cost thing.

Also thanks for posting this