2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Two safety incidents occurred (October and November 2025) involving the power-folding second-row seats. A child was seated in the second-row captain’s chair when a sibling activated the seat from the third row. The seat failed to detect the occupant and continued moving forward, creating a crushing hazard. In one incident, my daughter (approx. 40 lbs, 46 inches tall) was partially trapped and screamed as the seat compressed her and/or tightened the seatbelt. I had to intervene to stop the mechanism. I later tested this myself and confirmed the issue is reproducible. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725569, filed 2026-03“While the vehicle was stationary, the driver pressed a saved profile button on the Integrated Memory System (IMS) on the door panel to adjust the driver's seat. A passenger was seated directly behind the driver in the second row. Upon pressing the memory button, the motorized driver's seat began moving backward toward the saved position. Whether due to a system malfunction or a lack of built-in detection features, the vehicle did not interrupt the motorized movement upon encountering an obstruction. …”
NHTSA complaint #11774444, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 26V588000Sep 11, 2026Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The…Covers: Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026
Related service bulletins
- 11024541Oct 25, 2025Certain IONIQ 9 (ME1A EV) vehicles may have walk-in switches that are not fully secured. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-050H-1 provides instructions to inspect and, if…
- 11024512Oct 24, 2025Certain IONIQ 9 (ME1A EV) vehicles may have walk-in switches that are not fully secured. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect and, if necessary, replace the walk-in…
- 11020934Jul 25, 2025Certain IONIQ 9 (ME1A EV) vehicles may have Walk-in switches (A) that are not fully secured. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Walk-in…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
20 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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