I own a 2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. The front seat pivot link bolt (the bolt that secures the seat cushion to the seat track and serves as the pivot for the height-adjustment mechanism) has loosened. As a result, the driver’s seat shifts and rocks forward/backward and up/down while driving. This is a safety concern because it can alter seating position, reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and airbag system, and increase the risk of the seat moving unexpectedly in a crash. I took the vehicle to a Hyundai dealership. Their repair consisted of applying threadlocker and re-torquing the bolt. They presented this as the permanent fix. I have fifteen years of professional experience in seat design and manufacturing. In my professional judgment, a threadlocker re-torque does not necessarily fix this problem, because the root cause of the loosening has not been identified or corrected. Simply re-securing the bolt without determining why it is backing out leaves the same failure mode in place. Other Palisade owners have reported the identical failure on XXX ([XXX]) and in the XXX Palisade Owners group. In those cases the bolt loosened, dealers applied threadlocker or re-torqued it, and the bolt loosened again. Some owners found non-Hyundai bolts installed, stripped threads that required full seat-rail replacement, or the bolt missing entirely under the seat. Dealers have quoted several thousand dollars for complete seat-mechanism replacement while stating there is no recall or technical service bulletin addressing the issue. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review this as a potential safety defect in the Palisade front-seat mounting / pivot-link system. A repair method that consists only of reapplying threadlocker does not appear to provide a lasting correction, and the pattern of repeated loosening after dealer service indicates the underlying cause remains unaddressed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2025 Hyundai Palisade problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes96
- Seat belts61
- Airbags31
- Driver assistance31
- Seats14
- Suspension14
- Engine13
- Steering10
- Visibility10
- Acceleration9
- Electrical9
- Transmission9
- Body8
- Fuel system8
- Wheels4
- Tires3
- Lights1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Hyundai Palisade
ABS 49Seat belt 14Sunroof shattered 11Adaptive cruise 10Grinding brakes 9Collision warning 8Jerking 7Brake failure 6Shudder 5Stalling 5
Recalls 3
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 recall became searchable on on January 24, 2026.
Recall number 26V034000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 on September 13, 2025.
Recall number 25V607000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.
Recall number 25V291000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade
Defect investigations
NU Car rental of vehicles with open recalls
the federal safety agency is opening this Audit Query (AQ) to investigate NU Car Rentals (NU Car) for compliance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.The Safety Act requires that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i). the federal safety agency is in receipt of information that indicates NU Car rented at least two vehicles to consumers without having performed required recall repairs. The Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) related to this investigation can be found on by searching for ID number 11730449 and 11504655. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this issue.
AQ26001
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade 37
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal
- Engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal
- Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation
- Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation
- Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation
- Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in...
- Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger...
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
2025 Hyundai Palisade fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 |
What 2025 Hyundai Palisade owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving 39 MPH, the RPM was elevated. Additionally, the contact pulled over to the shoulder safely; however, the failure recurred shortly afterwards. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and remained for additional investigation. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the same dealer two other times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
My car was at a complete stop at a traffic light with the auto hold feature engaged. After about a minute, my car lunged forward and hit the car in front of me even though I was hit hitting the brake and trying to stop it.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system intermittently activated; however, there were no individual or objects in front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was approximately 900.
We have been told by two different dealerships that parts are not available for this recall and they won't even schedule a time to get the recall done. Yet they are able to continue selling used cars from this model and year.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V607000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
The underbody factory gravel shield structurally failed and sheared along its molded stress lines under normal driving conditions. The part is fully available for physical inspection. This failure occurred silently without any prior warning lamps, messages, or symptoms, and was discovered by a technician during a routine maintenance oil change at 11,645 miles on August 5, 2026. The structural failure was visually confirmed by Wyatt Johnson Hyundai, but they refused to honor the warranty, and a subsequent corporate review by the manufacturer resulted in a final denial on October 7, 2026. Due to this two-month administrative delay, the unsecured component has progressively degraded and is now sagging dangerously low and dragging directly on the asphalt. This puts my safety and the safety of trailing traffic at extreme risk, as it acts as an aerodynamic scoop with an imminent threat of completely detaching at highway speeds, creating a severe road debris hazard. Furthermore, it leaves the engine bay and steering components completely unprotected from road debris.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.
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? VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On XXX, I was loading items in the rear cargo area of an Avis rental vehicle, a 2025 Hyundai Palisade when the power liftgate was fully open above me, without warning and without me commanding it to close, the liftgate unexpectedly came down/fell. It struck me in the head and I lost consciousness, I don’t know how long I was unconscious. When I regained consciousness, I was in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with the liftgate on my back. I sought emergency medical treatment the same day at Chippenham Hospital in [XXX]. My records show evaluation for neck pain and headache. CT imaging of my head/brain and cervical spine , and discharge info for concussion and a pinched nerve in the neck. I subsequently received orthopedic and spine treatment and physical therapy for continuing neck, back, shoulder and knee complaints. My concern is, a fully open powered liftgate should not unexpectedly descend onto a person beneath it. I am asking the federal safety agency to record and evaluate this incident as a power liftgate safety defect. The vehicle was a rental from Avis on [XXX] and does not list the VIN number on my contract. I am requesting the VIN number and maintenance repair history from Avis to supplement this complaint. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Compare the 2025 Hyundai Palisade
Palisade vs Ford ExplorerPalisade vs Dodge DurangoPalisade vs Kia SorentoPalisade vs Honda PilotPalisade vs Nissan PathfinderPalisade vs Toyota HighlanderPalisade vs GMC AcadiaPalisade vs Chevrolet Traverse
Other model years
Questions about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade
Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Owners have filed 257 complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, fewer than a typical Palisade model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
Brakes, with 96 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles. Next is seat belts (61).
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have?
3 recalls, covering air bags, seat belts and power train.
What year does the Hyundai Palisade have bad brakes?
The Hyundai Palisade model years with the most brakes complaints are 2024 (223 complaints), 2025 (96 complaints) and 2023 (84 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade get?
Official estimates for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade range from 21 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 26 highway.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history