Hyundai Palisade Engine Problems
Owners have filed 322 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Hyundai Palisade across 7 model years. The 2020 model year has the most (133). The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (22% of reports).
- 322engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 71 of 322 complaints (22%)
- Safety risk: mentioned in 18 of 322 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 322 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 2 an injury.
Hyundai Palisade engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 16 | 13% | 4,232 |
| 2025 Palisade | 11 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Palisade | 16 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Palisade | 37 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Palisade | 49 | 16% | 70,000 |
| 2021 Palisade | 60 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Palisade | 133 | 25% | 15,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Model years: 2024
Problem: Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 255.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The engine misfires and runs very rough when stopped in drive after highway driving, and the vehicle hesitates and struggles to accelerate from a stop. At about 3,000 miles, Phil Long, Colorado Springs diagnosed a failing cylinder 6 fuel injector and replaced it on 22 April 2025. The problem…
The vehicle has experienced issues for roughly 6 months randomly not starting. The lights and displays come on but it will not respond to push start. We took it in and they replaced the starter assembly about a month ago. The next day it wouldnât start again. That same weekend died twice and…
On September 21, 2026, at approximately 9:20 AM, while attempting to turn off the engine of the parked vehicle, the engine failed to shut down as commanded. Due to severe ECM misfire and erratic anti-stall compensation, the engine surged uncontrollably and propelled the vehicle forward. The Forward…
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…
The vehicle's steering wheel completely locks up in mid-turn while actively in motion. Berman Hyundai of Lincolnwood performed massive engine and transmission overhauls but twice willfully ignored my warnings about this catastrophic steering defect. The dealership is refusing a safe loaner vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Palisades have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 322 owner complaints about engine for the Hyundai Palisade. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Palisade engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Hyundai Palisade?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 71 of 322 complaints, followed by “safety risk” (18).
Other Hyundai Palisade problems
- Seat Belts problems (425)
- Service Brakes problems (425)
- Visibility/wiper problems (274)
- Electrical System problems (228)
- Suspension problems (174)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (167)
- Power Train problems (155)
- Seats problems (130)
See all Hyundai Palisade problems.