Hyundai Palisade reliability: common problems by model year
Across 2 model years, the Hyundai Palisade has 511 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are seat belts and service brakes. 2022 drew the most complaints (287), 2025 the fewest (224).
2
Model years tracked
511
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
287
Median per year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Hyundai Palisade vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $24,794–$45,655.
Which Palisade years have the most problems?
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is widely praised for its exceptional value proposition, offering a high level of comfort, spaciousness, and premium features (e.g., ventilated second-row seats, advanced driver assistance systems,
Excessive engine oil consumption (primarily 2020-2021 models): Severe oil burning, often requiring engine replacement under warranty, typically manifesting around 60,000 miles. Frequency: very frequent.
Transmission failure: Complete transmission failure reported as early as 87,000 miles; also includes reports of lagging, slipping between gears, and losing power, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Frequency: recurrent.
Fuel system/engine performance issues: Intermittent loss of acceleration despite engine revving (codes P0087, P0661, P021A0 cited), potentially linked to failing fuel injectors or sensors. Frequency: recurrent.
Climate system inefficiency: Heater blowing lukewarm air even on high settings, slow-to-heat driver's seat, particularly noted in a 2025 model. Frequency: isolated.
Weird fuel gauge/sensor behavior: Incident reported where fuel gauge showed empty shortly after fill-up, car ran out of gas despite trip computer indicating range, with no visible leak. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Palisade. Individual model years are broken down above.