2021 Hyundai Palisade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Palisade years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 445 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Palisade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (112 complaints, 25%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 20 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 445owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Hyundai Palisade problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts problems | 112 | 25% | 50,000 | “seat belt” (43%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 83 | 19% | 299 | — | — |
| Engine problems | 60 | 13% | — | “oil consumption” (27%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 56 | 13% | 63,400 | “child safety lock” (16%) | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 48 | 11% | 1,325 | — | — |
| Suspension | 31 | 7% | 150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 24 | 5% | 812 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 4% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 4% | 1,251 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 13 | 3% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 3% | 700 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 13 | 3% | 27,224 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 2% | 146,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 2% | 700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Hyundai Palisade recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window:curtain
Problem: 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."
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly; seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Visibility/wiper
Problem: 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.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Trailer hitchesPark outside
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch (PE24021) — opened Aug 7, 2024, closed Dec 12, 2025, led to recall 25V607.
- Windshield Wiper Failure (RQ22005) — opened Dec 2, 2022, closed May 26, 2023, led to recall 23V180000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the driver-side and passenger-side captain seat belts independently unlatched while occupied by the contact's minor children. The contact stated that the failure occurred during the winter. The dealer was…
Due to a known oil consumption issue the manufacture replaced the engine using a short block swap, they used the old fuel injectors and during the swap one of them failed, becoming stuck open. Now they refuse to fix it without me paying for labor. The failed fuel injector occurred immediately…
Larsen Automotive in Pine Bluff, AR replaced the spark plugs on this vehicle recently, and while the vehicle was at the shop, I asked the mechanic to look at my suspension as my vehicle has become very rough when driving and I noticed loud "popping/clicking" noises within my vehicle's rear end. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Blind spot warning system stopped working. Then speedometer stopping working registering 0 both digital and the circle. Then all lights started going off on the dashboard. My dealer cleared codes and errors went to history but not active. When I went to drive again blind spot didnât work and…
Other Hyundai Palisade years
← 2020 Palisade · 2022 Palisade →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 124 | 3 |
| 2025 Palisade | 251 | 3 |
| 2024 Palisade | 392 | 5 |
| 2023 Palisade | 405 | 5 |
| 2022 Palisade | 313 | 5 |
| 2021 | 445 | 6 |
| 2020 Palisade | 541 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
Owners most often report seat belts, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 112 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Hyundai Palisade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Palisade model years, the 2021 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.