2025 Hyundai Palisade used buying checklist

Test for the problems owners report most

The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.

• ABS light or ABS activating49 owner complaints

  Brake firmly from moderate speed: the pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight, with no grinding or pulsing.

• Seat belt won't latch or retract14 owner complaints

  Pull every seat belt out fully and make sure it retracts and latches.

• Sunroof shattered11 owner complaints

  Look underneath for rust, especially on the frame and brake lines, and check that door and panel gaps are even.

Make sure these recalls were done

Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.

• Air bagsRecall number 26V034000, Jan 22, 2026
• Seat beltsRecall number 25V607000, Sep 11, 2025
• Power trainRecall number 25V291000, May 6, 2025

Repairs the maker may still cover

Warranty extensions can cover a known problem beyond the normal warranty. Check whether this car is still within the time or mileage limit.

• Engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing sealAug 3, 2026
• Engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing sealMay 30, 2026
• Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operationMay 31, 2025
• Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operationMay 20, 2025
• Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operationMay 7, 2025
• Abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operationMay 7, 2025

Service bulletins worth asking about

Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.

• Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger...Oct 15, 2026
• “Check forward safety systems” warning message on the cluster along with DTC C272246, due to the front...Jun 18, 2026
• The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...Apr 10, 2026
• The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...Apr 10, 2026
• Hyundai has become aware that certain vehicles may exhibit brake pedal/steering wheel vibration and noises...Feb 21, 2026
• Vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the ABS system when braking over uneven...Nov 26, 2025

Before you pay

• Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
• Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
• Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
• Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
• Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.