Hyundai Palisade Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,466 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Hyundai Palisade, across 7 model years (2020–2026). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (540). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Hyundai Palisade years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Palisade model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Palisade: 540 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2021 Palisade: 444 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2023 Palisade: 404 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Palisade: 124 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2025 Palisade: 249 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2022 Palisade: 313 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai Palisade problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | 425 | 7 | 23 |
| Seat Belts problems | 423 | 7 | 1 |
| Engine problems | 322 | 7 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 273 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System problems | 227 | 7 | 4 |
| Suspension problems | 174 | 6 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 167 | 7 | 19 |
| Power Train problems | 155 | 7 | 2 |
| Seats problems | 130 | 7 | 1 |
| Air Bags problems | 119 | 6 | 9 |
| Structure | 88 | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 85 | 6 | 5 |
| Visibility | 81 | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 68 | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 49 | 7 | 2 |
| Trailer Hitches | 39 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 33 | 7 | 1 |
| Wheels | 24 | 6 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 22 | 7 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 5 | 3 |
| Tires | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Hyundai Palisade problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2025: service brakes (91) · seat belts (58)
- 2024: service brakes (215) · forward collision avoidance (53) · seat belts (52)
- 2023: service brakes (80) · seat belts (75) · visibility/wiper (53)
- 2022: seat belts (71)
- 2021: seat belts (111) · engine (60) · electrical system (56)
- 2020: engine (133) · visibility/wiper (114) · suspension (61) · seat belts (51)
All Hyundai Palisade model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 124 | 3 | 5★ | Seats | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Palisade | 249 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Palisade | 392 | 5 | 5★ | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2023 Palisade | 404 | 5 | 5★ | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2022 Palisade | 313 | 5 | 5★ | Seat Belts | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Palisade | 444 | 6 | 5★ | Seat Belts | More complaints than other years |
| 2020 Palisade | 540 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Palisade years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (540), 2021 (444), 2023 (404). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Palisade?
Service Brakes, with 425 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Palisade have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.