Hyundai Palisade years to avoid
No model year of the Hyundai Palisade stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Hyundai Palisade years
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Hyundai Palisade complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hyundai Palisade problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes448
- Seat belts434
- Visibility347
- Engine347
- Electrical237
- Driver assistance205
- Suspension177
- Transmission161
- Seats131
- Airbags119
- Body91
- Steering88
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Palisade
Oil consumption 133Windshield crack 130Sunroof shattered 123Seat belt 120Stalling 93Engine failure 84Wipers 79Check engine light 78Loss of power 55Knocking 41Harsh shifting 38Fire or smoke 24
Hyundai Palisade problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 132 | Seats | 3,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2025 | - | 257 | Brakes | 7,500 | 3 | 9 | |
| 2024 | - | 398 | Brakes | 13,728 | 5 | 15 | |
| 2023 | - | 411 | Brakes | 18,000 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 78 | 320 | Seat belts | 28,000 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2021 | 71 | 448 | Seat belts | 3,500 | 6 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 65 | 542 | Engine | 4,500 | 5 | 13 |
Recalls 16
Hyundai Palisade warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Delayed initial acceleration, a lack of power when accelerating, or inappropriate shift timing due to...
- Acceleration response and shift quality under certain driving scenarios that may not meet driver expectations
- Excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood,...
- “Check Active Air Flap System" warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil" warning message,...
- “Check Active Air Flap System” warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil” warning message,...
- Engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal
- Clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads
- Clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads
- Engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal
- Peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk
- Peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk
- Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software
- “Check Active Air Flap System” warning message, check engine light on, and/or “Low Engine Oil” warning...
- Clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads
- Certain 2015 – 2018 model year Elantra, 2015 – 2019 model year Sonata, 2017 – 2021 model year Tucson, 2017...
- Excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood,...
- Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation
- Description: Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal...
- Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation
- Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation
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Hyundai Palisade in the news
- Hyundai extends warranty coverage on 2026-2027 Palisade (power train)
- Hyundai extends warranty coverage on 2015-2019 Sonata, 2015-2018 Elantra and 2017-2021 Tucson and other models (unknown or other)
- Hyundai extends warranty coverage on 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid (engine)
- Hyundai extends warranty coverage on 2020-2025 Palisade (engine)
Questions about the Hyundai Palisade
What years of the Hyundai Palisade should you avoid?
No single model year of the Hyundai Palisade has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai Palisade?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Palisade?
Brakes, with 448 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (434) and visibility (347).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Palisade have?
16 recalls between 2020 and 2027. The 2021 model year has the most, with 6.
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