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2021 Hyundai Palisade
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 447
- Received Aug 2020 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Seat belt fails to latch or retract101 complaints · 23% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Glass shatters or cracks without impact85 complaints · 19% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine burns excessive oil between changes33 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #22V633000Park outsideHyundai 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 accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Recall #26V034000Hyundai 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Glass shatters or cracks without impactFirst signal: Sep 2020
- Engine burns excessive oil between changesFirst signal: Jul 2025
- Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumpsFirst signal: Apr 2024
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 1 fire, 20 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
- Rear door latch fails to open or close
- Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 57 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2025 | 118 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 102 |
| Total | 447 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 101 | 23% | 19.6× | NHTSA recall #25V607000 |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 85 | 19% | 4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.1% |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 33 | 7.4% | 9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.7% |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 20 | 4.5% | 2.1× | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 13 | 2.9% | – | NHTSA recall #22V627000, #23V180000 |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 12 | 2.7% | 3.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.9% |
| Suspension struts and shocks wear out early | 11 | 2.5% | 12.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.6% |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 7 | 1.6% | 1× | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 6 | 1.3% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 1.1% | 0.6× | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 5 | 1.1% | 2.4× | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 5 | 1.1% | 0.7× | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 3 | 0.7% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 3 | 0.7% | – | |
| Exhaust smell enters cabin during acceleration | 3 | 0.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 3 | 0.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #22V633000August 18, 2022244,980 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
trailer hitches
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 accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
NHTSA recall #26V034000January 22, 2026568,576 vehicles affected
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
NHTSA recall #25V607000September 11, 2025568,580 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: buckle assembly; 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.
Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
NHTSA recall #23V180000March 17, 2023167,085 vehicles affected
visibility/wiper
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
NHTSA recall #22V627000August 15, 2022122,949 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.
NHTSA recall #21V840000October 27, 2021995 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: fluid; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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