Hyundai Palisade owners filed 2,302 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2015–2025 (see the Car Problem Index for all 60 models), and NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the same years. The 2020 Hyundai Palisade drew the most complaints (534); across all years, owners complain most about brakes (18% of complaints).
Key findings
- Worst model year: 2020, with 534 complaints, led by engine (130) and 5 recalls.
- Complaints vs recalls: Brakes drew 417 complaints but 2 recalls, so for most of these owners the repair falls to warranty or their own pocket, not a free recall fix.
- Stop-driving recalls: 3 recalls told owners to park outside until repaired (25V291000, 23V526000, 22V633000).
- Earliest-failing area: automatic emergency braking / collision warning complaints came at a median 2k mi.
- Fire and crash reports: 14 complaints mention a fire and 56 a crash, with 59 injuries and 1 death reported.
Hyundai Palisade complaints and recalls by model year
| Model year | Complaints | Top problem areas |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 5 recalls | 534 | Engine (130), Wipers / visibility (114), Suspension (60) median 5k mi · 13 crashes · 7 fires |
| 2021 6 recalls | 434 | Seat belts (108), Engine (56), Electrical system (55) median 4k mi · 8 crashes · 1 fire |
| 2022 5 recalls | 306 | Seat belts (71), Engine (46), Wipers / visibility (34) median 28k mi · 6 crashes · 2 fires |
| 2023 5 recalls | 398 | Brakes (79), Seat belts (74), Wipers / visibility (53) median 18k mi · 6 crashes |
| 2024 5 recalls | 385 | Brakes (214), Automatic emergency braking / collision warning (53), Seat belts (48) median 9k mi · 15 crashes · 3 fires |
| 2025 3 recalls | 245 | Brakes (91), Seat belts (57), Air bags (31) median 8k mi · 8 crashes · 1 fire |
One recall campaign often covers several model years, so the recall column adds up to 29, more than the 13 separate campaigns. Newer years have had less time to collect reports.
Most-reported Hyundai Palisade problems, and what they cost to fix
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Recalls | Median mileage | Estimate the repair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 417 | 18% | 2 | 11k mi | Brake repair cost |
| Seat belts | 409 | 18% | 1 | 35k mi | — |
| Engine | 295 | 13% | 1 | 48k mi | Engine overhaul cost |
| Wipers / visibility | 268 | 12% | 2 | 4k mi | Wiper replacement cost |
| Electrical system | 191 | 8% | 1 | 28k mi | Alternator / electrical repair cost |
| Suspension | 169 | 7% | 0 | 5k mi | Shock / strut replacement cost |
| Automatic emergency braking / collision warning | 153 | 7% | 0 | 2k mi | — |
| Transmission / powertrain | 139 | 6% | 2 | 15k mi | Transmission repair cost |
Top problem areas only; one complaint can count twice.
What Hyundai Palisade owners report
Owners’ own words; dollar figures are what they reported.
Brakes
A lot of the time I go to press on my brakes, my vehicle skids as if I'm sliding on ice but we are in dead of summer. It makes a crunchy noise almost and the pedal vibrates. It's a 2024 and has less than 10,000 miles and has been doing it since I got the vehicle with only 500 miles.
2024 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11615179
This car was just purchased brand new in april 2025. The ABS system is randomly malfunctioning. It causes my braking distance to change and I am concerned with the braking of my vehicle. The ABS system engages like I am slipping on ice or snow. It has happened 4 times on dry pavement during the summer. The dealer is unable to duplicate the issue and therefore cannot do any repairs to fix the issue.
2025 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11683938
Related recalls: 23V415000 (2023): A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. 21V840000 (2021): Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
417 owners reported brakes problems; the brake repair cost calculator shows what the fix costs where you live.
Seat belts
I was unable to use my seatbelt because the end that accepts the strap, would not allow the seatbelt to click in to the device. I had to drive without a seatbelt several miles. I tried probably 20 times to get it to click in before giving up. My husband was able to somehow reset the mechanism, and it appears to be working fine at the moment.
2021 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11633146
The seat belt for the driver seat spontaneously unbuckles while the car is in motion. After fastening the buckle, the buckle disengages while driving, with no warning or provocation. This has happened 3 times on the driver seat and once on the 2nd row captain chair. The dealership has offered to inspect and replace all the buckles. The car has 10K miles and is 8 months old.
2023 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11561734
Related recalls: 25V607000 (2020–2025): Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Engine
The weather became cold outside. After first frost overnight, an oil leak started underneath the hood next to the front passenger side tire. Got in be serviced 11/19. Told the plastic piece to oil housing assembly cracked and had 9 other palisades in for same exact issue. No warning lamps. Cost $519 to replace part.
2020 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11708539
The engine has been burning oil since last may and Hyundai has been putting me through the ringer of hoops to get it fixed. After 11 months and almost 30 visits to the dealership, they are finally replacing the engine. The dealership has told me this is a known issue and I know of others who have the same car and are having the same issue. Someone needs to hold them responsible.
2022 model-year owner, NHTSA complaint 11734555
Related recalls: 24V106000 (2024): A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
295 owners reported engine problems; the engine overhaul cost calculator shows what the fix costs where you live.
Hyundai Palisade recalls
Check these first: 25V291000 (2025, transmission / powertrain: park outside); 23V526000 (2023–2024, transmission / powertrain: park outside); 22V633000 (2020–2022, trailer hitches: park outside).
Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for your car’s open recalls.
| Campaign | Announced | Model years | System | Risk (NHTSA's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V034000 | 2026-01-23 | 2020–2025 | Air bags | Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| 25V607000 | 2025-09-12 | 2020–2025 | Seat belts | Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| 25V291000 | 2025-05-06 | 2025 | Transmission / powertrain | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| 24V106000 | 2024-02-13 | 2024 | Engine and cooling | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire. |
| 23V599000 | 2023-08-25 | 2024 | Air bags | Deactivated front passenger air bags will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| 23V526000 | 2023-07-27 | 2023–2024 | Transmission / powertrain | An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. |
| 23V415000 | 2023-06-08 | 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 23V180000 | 2023-03-17 | 2021–2023 | Wipers / visibility | Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 22V633000 | 2022-08-18 | 2020–2022 | Trailer Hitches | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| 22V627000 | 2022-08-15 | 2020–2021 | Visibility (windows, mirrors, wipers) | Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 22V353000 | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | Electrical system | A disabled display screen will not show critical information, such as the meters, gauges, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 21V840000 | 2021-10-27 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 19V802000 | 2019-11-07 | 2020 | Air bags | Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
What this data can and can't tell you
2,302 unverified owner reports, not adjusted for sales. Method.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint files (nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-25; NHTSA recalls database (nhtsa.gov/recalls), retrieved 2026-09-23. Model years 2015–2025. Free to cite with a link to this page.