Model year
2021 Hyundai Palisade
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 447 complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are SEAT BELTS (113), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (83), ENGINE (61). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 541 complaints
- 2021 447 complaints
- 2022 316 complaints
- 2023 408 complaints
- 2024 395 complaints
- 2025 254 complaints
- 2026 127 complaints
- 2027 5 complaints
Recalls
26V034000 · Jan 22, 2026
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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)…
25V607000 · Sep 11, 2025
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
23V180000 · Mar 17, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.
22V633000 · Aug 18, 2022
Park outsideTRAILER HITCHES
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…
22V627000 · Aug 15, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
21V840000 · Oct 27, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Complaints
447 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 1, injury field 20, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ22005 | Windshield Wiper Failure · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD… | Dec 2, 2022 | May 26, 2023 |
| PE24021 | Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch · SEAT BELTS | Aug 7, 2024 | Dec 12, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisade FWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Palisade AWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Hyundai Palisade at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.