Hyundai Palisade Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Hyundai Palisade across 7 model years. The 2020 model year has the most (40). The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (10% of reports).
- 155power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 34%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 15 of 155 complaints (10%)
- Safety risk: mentioned in 8 of 155 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 155 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Palisade power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 14 | 11% | 1,500 |
| 2025 Palisade | 9 | 4% | 816 |
| 2024 Palisade | 13 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Palisade | 38 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Palisade | 17 | 5% | 33,500 |
| 2021 Palisade | 24 | 5% | 812 |
| 2020 Palisade | 40 | 7% | 15,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pumpPark outside
Model years: 2025
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pumpPark outside
Model years: 2023, 2024
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 1 year old vehicle experienced a serious transmission/drivetrain malfunction that ultimately made it unable to drive. On September 3, 2026, while I was on the road, the vehicle stopped operating properly and had to be towed to the Hyundai dealership. The vehicle and affected components remain…
Component Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HIGH PRESSURE PUMP Description of the Safety Hazard: My 2022 Hyundai Palisade has developed a catastrophic failure of the engine-mounted High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP). The insulating foam cover is completely saturated and leaking raw, liquid…
While driving normally with the vehicle already in Drive, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and displayed a message instructing me to shift to Park or Neutral. I attempted to select both Park and Neutral, but the vehicle would not respond to the shift controls. I ultimately turned the vehicle…
After slowing to make a right or left turn, pressing on the accelarrator causes no response for ten to fifteen seconds. This proble seems to be in numerous Palisades for 2023 to 2026. Numerous message boards have reports of this issue with the dealer not being able to repair the problem. I myself…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Palisades have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 155 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Hyundai Palisade?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 15 of 155 complaints, followed by “safety risk” (8).
Other Hyundai Palisade problems
- Seat Belts problems (425)
- Service Brakes problems (425)
- Engine problems (322)
- Visibility/wiper problems (274)
- Electrical System problems (228)
- Suspension problems (174)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (167)
- Seats problems (130)
See all Hyundai Palisade problems.