The Palisade's documented problems are safety recalls, led by two that cover about 568,000 2020–2025 models: seat belt buckles that may not latch (25V607) and third-row curtain air bags that may deploy improperly (26V034). Other recalls cover tow-hitch wiring and electric oil pump fires (park outside), winter wiper failures and broken valve springs on some 2024 models.
CarWhere lists 12 documented Palisade issues, including 12 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
LX2 (2020–2025) Palisade problems
Front and second-row seat belt buckles may not latch (recall 25V607) (2020–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2020–2025
- Powertrain:
- All
The seat belt buckles for the driver, front passenger and second-row window seats may fail to latch, so the belt may not hold the occupant in a crash. Until the repair, Hyundai advises pushing the belt firmly into the buckle and tugging it to confirm it is latched. Dealers replace the buckle assemblies, free of charge; final remedy letters go out in phases from June through December 2026.
Symptoms
- Buckle clicks but releases when the belt is pulled
- Belt tongue does not seat fully
Check before buying
- Tug every buckled belt to confirm it is latched
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 25V607 (2025-09-12) · 568,580 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1]
Third-row side curtain air bags may deploy improperly (recall 26V034) (2020–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2020–2025
- Powertrain:
- All
The side curtain air bags for the third row may not deploy correctly in a crash, so the vehicles do not meet the federal ejection-mitigation standard (FMVSS 226). Dealers fit a protective film over the rear window and remove padding as needed, free of charge, with remedy letters mailed in phases through December 2026.
Symptoms
- No warning signs; the problem shows only in a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 26V034 (2026-01-23) · 568,576 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [2]
Tow-hitch wiring module can short and catch fire; park outside (recall 22V633) (2020–2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2020–2022
- Powertrain:
- All, when fitted with a factory or dealer tow-hitch harness
Debris and moisture can build up on the circuit board of the tow-hitch wiring module and cause a short circuit and fire, whether the vehicle is parked or moving. It applies to Palisades with a hitch harness fitted at the factory or bought from a dealer. Dealers install a new fuse and wire extension kit, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Trailer lights not working
- Burning smell near the rear of the vehicle
Check before buying
- Check whether a tow hitch or trailer harness is fitted
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Until the repair is confirmed, follow the recall advice to park outside and away from buildings
NHTSA recall: 22V633 (2022-08-18) · 244,980 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3]
Idle Stop & Go electric oil pump controller can overheat; park outside (recall 23V526) (2023–2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2023–2024
- Powertrain:
- Models with Idle Stop & Go (engine not specified)
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump may contain damaged electrical parts that can make it overheat, raising the risk of a fire. Owners were told to park outside until dealers inspected and replaced the controller as needed, free of charge. The 52,109-vehicle count covers the whole campaign, which as listed also includes the Tucson, Sonata, Elantra and Kona.
Symptoms
- Burning smell from the engine bay
- Idle Stop & Go not working
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Until the repair is confirmed, follow the recall advice to park outside and away from buildings
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 23V526 (2023-07-27) · 52,109 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4]
2025 Palisade electric oil pump controller can short and catch fire; park outside (recall 25V291) (2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2025
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
A poor seal on the electric oil pump controller can let moisture reach its circuit board, causing a short circuit and possibly a fire. Owners were told to park outside until dealers replaced the controller, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Burning smell from the engine bay
- Warning lights related to the stop-start system
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Until the repair is confirmed, follow the recall advice to park outside and away from buildings
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 25V291 (2025-05-06) · 620 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5]
2024 Palisade engine valve springs can break (recall 24V106) (2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2024
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The engine valve springs may break while driving. That can cut drive power and, in some cases, punch a hole in the engine block, which raises the risk of fire. Dealers replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Misfire or rough running
- Sudden loss of power
- Check-engine light
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask whether the engine sub-assembly was replaced
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 24V106 (2024-02-13) · 4,245 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6]
Windshield wipers can stop working in snow and ice (recall 23V180) (2020–2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2020–2023
- Powertrain:
- All
The wiper motor may work only intermittently or stop when snow or ice builds up on the windshield, leaving the driver unable to see. The first recall, 22V627, covered 2020–2021 models. Recall 23V180 expanded it to 2021–2023 models. Dealers replace the driver-side wiper arm, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Wipers stall or move intermittently in winter conditions
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Check both 22V627 and 23V180 depending on model year
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 23V180 (2023-03-17) · 167,085 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7][8]
Side curtain air bags can be damaged by mounting bolts (recall 19V802) (2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2020
- Powertrain:
- All
The bolts that hold the side curtain air bags can damage the bags as they deploy, so they may not inflate properly in a crash. Dealers fit protective covers over the bolts, free of charge.
Symptoms
- No warning signs before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 19V802 (2019-11-07) · 11,217 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9]
Contaminated brake fluid can reduce braking (recall 21V840) (2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX2 (2020–2025)
- Years:
- 2021
- Powertrain:
- All
Contaminated brake fluid can make the inner seals of the brake master cylinder swell, reducing braking performance and lengthening stopping distances. Dealers replace the master cylinder and flush the brake fluid, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Soft or long brake pedal
- Longer stopping distances
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 21V840 (2021-10-27) · 995 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10]
LX3 (2026–present) Palisade problems
Power rear seats may not stop when they touch a person (recall 26V160) (2026 (Limited and Calligraphy, including Hybrid))
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX3 (2026–present)
- Years:
- 2026 (Limited and Calligraphy, including Hybrid)
- Powertrain:
- All
On Limited and Calligraphy trims, the powered second- and third-row seats may not detect a person and keep moving after contact during one-touch tilt-and-slide or fold-and-stow, which could trap someone, especially a child. Hyundai advises keeping children away from the rear seats during power folding until the seat-controller and infotainment software is updated over the air or by a dealer.
Symptoms
- Power seat keeps moving after hitting an object or person
Check before buying
- Confirm the over-the-air or dealer software update is recorded
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
NHTSA recall: 26V160 (2026-03-17) · 61,307 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11]
Third-row seat belt indicator may always show belted (recall 26V169) (2026 (Limited and Calligraphy, including Hybrid))
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX3 (2026–present)
- Years:
- 2026 (Limited and Calligraphy, including Hybrid)
- Powertrain:
- All
Wiring inside the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle can get damaged and make the dashboard show that seat as belted at all times, so it won't warn about an unfastened belt. Dealers add a wiring harness extension and replace the belt assembly as needed, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Third-row seat shows as belted when empty or unbuckled
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 26V169 (2026-03-20) · 46,787 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12]
Instrument panel display may fail (recall 26V047) (2026 (including Palisade Hybrid))
Safety recall- Generation:
- LX3 (2026–present)
- Years:
- 2026 (including Palisade Hybrid)
- Powertrain:
- All
A software error can make the instrument panel display fail, so it cannot show the speedometer or warning lights. That breaks the federal controls-and-displays standard (FMVSS 101). The fix is a software update, done over the air or by a dealer, free of charge. The 41,651-vehicle count covers the whole campaign, which includes several 2025–2026 Hyundai models.
Symptoms
- Blank or frozen instrument cluster
Check before buying
- Confirm the display software update is installed
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
NHTSA recall: 26V047 (2026-01-27) · 41,651 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13]