New car recall for defects at a major brand. Hyundai Motor is recalling more than 568,580 certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles in the United States due to a safety issue with seat belts, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is clearly an issue that could lead to serious problems.
Risk: The NHTSA announced Thursday that the affected vehicles have seat belt buckles that may not fasten properly
First, and most importantly, drivers and passengers are advised to insert the seat belt firmly into the buckle with a quick, straight motion, pulling on the belt to confirm that it is fully secured, until the recall solution is implemented. The NHTSA announced Thursday that the affected vehicles have seat belt buckles that may not fasten properly, creating a risk of passengers not being properly restrained during a crash.
The problem is due to some seat belt buckle components that may have been manufactured with out-of-spec physical dimensions
The available details indicate that as of September 11, Hyundai had at least 546 reports of seat belt buckle failures in the Palisade model, although the reports did not mention any accidents, injuries, or fatalities. The problem is due to some seat belt buckle components that may have been manufactured with out-of-spec physical dimensions, NHTSA explained. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
The good news is that this hasn’t led to any accidents
Another model recalled was the electric IONIQ 6, produced between 2023 and 2025, due to faulty charging port covers that could become detached. The good news is that this hasn’t led to any accidents, injuries, or fatalities, aside from the inconvenience to customers.
Important: Repairs will be free for vehicle owners
This isn’t the first time we’ve had to talk about major vehicle brands recalling some models. Recently, Ford recalled approximately 1.45 million vehicles, including SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and Mustangs. Repairs will be free for vehicle owners. An issue with the rearview cameras installed in some Ford and Lincoln vehicles can cause a blurry, distorted, or inverted image when driving in reverse, according to a NHTSA document. According to Ford, more information is expected during the first quarter of 2026, once the fix is fully available.
Ford: The mechanic refers to this model as the best on the market in terms of quality and price
In any case, and despite the bad news for Ford, a specialized mechanic recently recommended one of its models. The mechanic refers to this model as the best on the market in terms of quality and price. That’s the Ford Focus 1.6 gasoline engine, according to Javier Cortez. It’s a model with more than two decades of experience that, according to his personal experience, offers surprising performance for its price.
Crysler: “An airbag with insufficient pressure retention appears to increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash”
The same thing happened in July with Chrysler. More than 250,000 2022 and 2025 Pacifica and Voyager models will be recalled due to airbag problems/defects. “An airbag with insufficient pressure retention appears to increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash,” the statement said. The reasons are often for safety, so owners of vehicles that may be recalled are advised to contact dealers as soon as possible.
In short, the main advice for those who own a Hyundai in these categories is to check their seat belts and, if in doubt, consult a mechanic, a car dealer, or an expert. Safety is the most important thing when driving on the road.
