2021 Hyundai Palisade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (111) · Visibility/Wiper (47) · Engine (32)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
60 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (6)
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2026-01-22 · campaign 26V034000 · 568,576 vehicles
Defect: 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 rec
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:buckle Assembly 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V607000 · 568,580 vehicles
Defect: 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. O
Visibility/Wiper 2023-03-17 · campaign 23V180000 · 167,085 vehicles
Defect: 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 Hitches 2022-08-18 · campaign 22V633000 · 244,980 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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 2022-08-15 · campaign 22V627000 · 122,949 vehicles
Defect: 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 2021-10-27 · campaign 21V840000 · 995 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (131)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-017H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain palisade (lx2) and santa fe (nc) vehicles equipped with lambda ii 6-cylinder engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume s
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · Z05 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. this warranty extension only applies to factory-applied paint and does not cover collision-related paint
Engine 2026-08-03 · Z15 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
certain 2020 – 2025 model year palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. at hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. in an effort to meet this commitment, the warranty
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What owners report
2026-10-29 · Engine“vehicle information: 2021 hyundai palisade limited (3.8l v6 engine) complaint description: while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly began making a loud engine knocking noise, followed immediately by a total and catastrophic structural failure of the engine. a connecting rod bearing seized and the rod broke, punching a hole directly thr…”
2026-10-20 · Seat Belts“the contact owns a 2021 hyundai palisade. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v607000 (seat belts); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was…”
2026-10-20 · Power Train“i am the original owner of a 2021 hyundai palisade sel awd (74,225 miles) reporting repeated engine shutdowns in traffic, severe rough idling, and an unresolved safety concern. the problem began xxx. i first brought the vehicle to hyundai on xxx and have sought service approximately four times since june. despite technicians stating they could not…”
2026-10-13 · Seat Belts · 70,000 mi“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 made aware of the failure, which the dealer associated…”
2026-10-09 · Suspension“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 mechanic noted that 2021 hyundai palisades had a l…”
2026-10-09 · Power Train“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 following a mandatory manufacturer engine replacement an…”
2026-10-06 · Seat Belts · 40,000 mi“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 contact stated that the seat belts failed to latch…”
2026-10-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 didn’t work and speedometer didn’t work. i didn’t drive further after tha…”
2026-10-04 · Seat Belts“i have multiple recalls that have not been fixed that are safety issues this is disgraceful i would like help from a higher power than myself to get this sorted this is our family car shame on hyundai …”
2026-09-30 · Unknown Or Other“the sunroof opened crooked and would not close. after several attempts to close the sunroof a piece of the frame broke. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.