Hyundai Palisade Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 425 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Hyundai Palisade across 7 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (112). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (37% of reports).
- 425seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 42%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.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 156 of 425 complaints (37%)
- Second row: mentioned in 86 of 425 complaints (20%)
- Belts air bags: mentioned in 23 of 425 complaints (5%)
- Come unlatched: mentioned in 22 of 425 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 425 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Hyundai Palisade seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2025 Palisade | 59 | 24% | 15,000 |
| 2024 Palisade | 52 | 13% | 30,000 |
| 2023 Palisade | 75 | 19% | 33,000 |
| 2022 Palisade | 71 | 23% | 19,500 |
| 2021 Palisade | 112 | 25% | 50,000 |
| 2020 Palisade | 51 | 9% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:status indicator switch; seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
Model years: 2026
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.
Risk: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly; seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part required for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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…
I own a 2025 Hyundai Palisade and was informed that a mandatory recall is required. I took my car to two dealerships, and they told me that the part needed for this recall is not available in the [XXX]. If this is a mandatory recall, how safe is it for me to drive my car without this replacement?…
1. Component or System Failed Seat Anchor/Restraint System: Driver's seat mount bolts left hand-threaded following Campaign 283 recall service. (RO available for inspection) Suspension & Steering Geometry: Alignment/subframe failure causing severe tire wear under 6k miles across 2024, 2025, and…
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number 26V034000 (Air Bags) and 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was repaired with film. The other recall parts were on back order. Following the repair, the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Palisades have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 425 owner complaints about seat belts 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 seat belts?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Hyundai Palisade?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 156 of 425 complaints, followed by “second row” (86).
Other Hyundai Palisade problems
- Service Brakes problems (425)
- Engine problems (322)
- 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.