Hyundai Palisade Reliability
Quick answer
Across model years 2020–2026, owners filed 2,515 complaints about the Hyundai Palisade with NHTSA, most often about the brakes and seat belts, and NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns. We have no published sales figures for the Palisade to turn that into a per-1,000-sold rate, so these counts compare its model years with each other, not with other models. CarWhere's year-by-year verdict engine flags 2023 and 2024 as years to avoid. Model years 2024–2026 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
By CarWhere Research · Last reviewed 2026-11-10 · Source: NHTSA
2,515
NHTSA owner complaints (2020–2026)
62
Complaints citing a crash
16
Recall campaigns
2
Years to avoid
Most-reported Hyundai Palisade problems
NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2020–2026, by the component owners named, filed 2019–2026. A complaint can name more than one component. The last three columns count complaints that report a crash, a fire or an injury.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crash | Fire | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 448 | 18% | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 435 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility / wipers | 347 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 331 | 13% | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 237 | 9% | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Suspension | 177 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 172 | 7% | 20 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 162 | 6% | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Of all 2,515 complaints, 62 (2%) report a crash, 15 (1%) a fire and 47 (2%) an injury.
Hyundai Palisade complaints by model year
Where problems concentrate. Year flags come from CarWhere's year-by-year verdict engine, which compares each Palisade model year with the model's other years. The full year-by-year verdicts are on the years-to-avoid page.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 542 | 5 | Engine | — |
| 2021 | 448 | 6 | Seat belts | — |
| 2022 | 320 | 5 | Seat belts | — |
| 2023 | 411 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2024(new) | 398 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2025(new) | 257 | 3 | Service brakes | — |
| 2026(new) | 139 | 3 | Seats | — |
Raw counts are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, and older years have had longer to collect complaints. Years marked "new" have had less than three years on the road. — = not flagged either way.
Hyundai Palisade recalls
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns across Hyundai Palisade model years 2020–2026. The ones below cover the most model years (campaigns with a park advisory first). Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Model years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V633000Aug 18, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Trailer hitch | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture…NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
| 23V526000Jul 27, 2023 | 2023 and 2024 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / fluid/lubricant / pump | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can…NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
| 25V291000May 6, 2025 | 2025 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / fluid/lubricant / pump | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an…NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
| 26V034000Jan 23, 2026 | 2020–2025 | Air bags — side/window / curtain | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal… |
| 25V607000Sep 12, 2025 | 2020–2025 | Seat belts — rear/other / buckle assembly | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch. |
Best and worst Palisade years
- Years to avoid: 2023 and 2024.
- No model year stands out as clearly better than the rest.
- 2024–2026: too new to judge fully; complaint counts are still building.
Hyundai Palisade years to avoid: the verdict for every model year →
What to inspect on a used Hyundai Palisade
Based on the components owners report most. None of these replaces an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Seat belts: pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: check the VIN for open recalls; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any Hyundai Palisade can be better or worse than the model's record. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
Hyundai Palisade reliability FAQ
Is the Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Across model years 2020–2026, owners filed 2,515 complaints about the Hyundai Palisade with NHTSA, most often about the brakes and seat belts, and NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns. We have no published sales figures for the Palisade to turn that into a per-1,000-sold rate, so these counts compare its model years with each other, not with other models. CarWhere's year-by-year verdict engine flags 2023 and 2024 as years to avoid. Model years 2024–2026 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
What are the most common Hyundai Palisade problems?
In NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2020–2026, the most-reported areas are the brakes (448), seat belts (435), windshield visibility (347) and the engine (331). One complaint can name more than one component, and complaints are unverified owner reports.
What years of the Hyundai Palisade should you avoid?
CarWhere's year-by-year verdict engine flags 2023 and 2024 as years to avoid. Each model year is compared only with other Palisade years: complaints are adjusted for time on the road, and serious ones (engine, transmission, brakes, steering, fuel system, or a reported crash, fire or injury) count double, with a smaller adjustment for recall campaigns.
How long does a Hyundai Palisade last?
In CarWhere's lifespan study, 0% of 13,351 used Palisade listings in the US had passed 200,000 miles and 0.5% had passed 150,000. Maintenance history matters more than the model average for any one car.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Palisade have?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns covering Hyundai Palisade model years 2020–2026. The one covering the most model years is 22V633000 (trailer hitch, 2020–2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How do I check a specific used Hyundai Palisade?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How we measure Palisade reliability
- Complaints are every NHTSA owner complaint filed for the Hyundai Palisade, model years 2020–2026, across all the body-style and trim names NHTSA files them under, de-duplicated by complaint number. They are unverified owner reports.
- Year flags compare each Palisade model year only with other Palisade years, so they say which years to prefer, not how the Palisade compares with other models.
- This is federal complaint and recall data, not a survey and not comparable to Consumer Reports or J.D. Power ratings. It does not estimate repair costs.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints and NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-10; published U.S. sales figures; CarWhere years-to-avoid analysis.