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Hyundai Palisade key fob problems

11 of the 2,515 owner complaints about the Hyundai Palisade describe key fob or push-button start problems, most of them for the 2021 model year.

owner complaints
11
worst model year
2021
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2025
    1
  • 2023
    3
  • 2022
    1
  • 2021
    6

What owners say

Filed May 8, 2026 · MA

Upon purchase of used vehicle the remote start does not work with the Key FOB. only received one key fob and it is the original. new battery put in and no changes. It will lock/unlock, open rear hatch, will also open rear hatch on approachign but remote start will not work. ensured all the doors were locked and have been in close range. the red light on the key fob will not light up when you try to remote start. it does light light up on all other functions. remote start button does still click just the same as other buttons.

Filed Jan 8, 2026 · Electrical, Steering · 102,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently while driving 45-55 MPH. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact resumed driving; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH and was jumping while experiencing electrical failures. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked; however, the vehicle failed to lock or to detect the key fob. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2025 · FL

The electronic child safety lock system that is controlled with the door panel has been consistently failing since about 6 months after i got my vehicle. It tries to the lock the doors repeatedly until the system fails and tells me "child safety lock failure" on the display. I have had it in the service department on four separate occasions where they have not been able to pinpoint the issue. They have replaced the door actuators in the rear doors as well as some of the fuses and wiring, but I have not gotten a resolution from any of the actions. It appears that there is some connection to my key fob because when I'm approaching the vehicle I can hear the locks start to engage. My concern is that once the system fails, the child safety locks are no longer engaged, which means my children can open the doors.

Filed May 17, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Car will not turn on with push to start button. Car will not start or turn on with BlueLink App Car will only start with the Key Fob

Filed Jan 20, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding multiple ongoing and serious issues with my 2022 Hyundai Palisade. These issues not only diminish the performance and reliability of the vehicle but also raise significant safety and quality concerns. Below are the problems I have encountered: 1.Thermostat and Coolant System Defects: Like many other owners of the 2022 Hyundai Palisade, I have experienced problems with the thermostat and coolant system. My vehicle has exhibited signs of overheating, posing risks to the engine’s longevity and safety. 2.Radiator Leak: I have identified a radiator leak, which is troubling for a relatively new vehicle. This suggests a defect in the materials or assembly, as this should not be occurring under normal operating conditions. 3.Oil Pan and Filter Housing Issues: •The oil pan has developed a crack, which is highly unusual, especially since Hyundai has performed all of my vehicle’s oil changes. This raises concerns about part quality and service handling. •Additionally, I have noticed oil leaking from the oil filter housing. This leak not only raises concerns about engine performance but also indicates a potential flaw in the design or installation of the oil filter system. 4.Faulty Sensors: My vehicle’s sensors frequently activate without any nearby objects or obstacles. These false alerts are a serious distraction while driving and undermine the effectiveness of the car’s safety features. 5.Key Fob Malfunctions: While driving, I have repeatedly encountered the “key not in vehicle” warning, despite the key being present inside the car. This issue is not only an inconvenience but also a potential safety risk if it disrupts the vehicle’s operations unexpectedly. The combination of these defects is unacceptable for a vehicle of this age and reputation. These problems suggest significant flaws in manufacturing, design, or maintenance practices that Hyundai should address immediately.

Filed Jun 19, 2024 · Electrical · MA

The child safety door lock system is malfunctioning. While driving or approaching the vehicle with the keyfob, all door locks will cycle repeatedly and randomly. After a minute or so of cycling, the dash will illuminate that the child safety door lock system has failed. The light on the child lock button on the door will remain illuminated; however, the rear doors can be opened, including while driving. This is a significant safety issue for those with children in the back seat. Dealer hasn't been helpful. Issue can be repeated by cycling the child lock button on the door.

Filed May 5, 2024 · Electrical · MA

Car door locks will begin clicking randomly on all doors when either approaching the car with the key fob or when driving. Clicking will continue for a good minute before a Child Safety Lock failure message appears on the dash. Message only stays up for two seconds before going away. Searching forums, this seems to be a common issue and should be a recall. Dealership hasn’t been able to help but forums say the issue can be recreated by quickly cycling the child door safety lock switch.

Filed Nov 25, 2023 · Electrical · WV

When locking the doors upon exiting my Palisade, the alarm starts going off. This occurs when I use the door lock (internal and external), as well as the lock button on the key fob. When this occurs, two alerts come to my phone through Bluelink simultaneously. One is showing a Rear Occupancy Alert and the other shows a Panic Alert. My vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times in the past month, and the most recent time, it was there for 6 days. They have replaced sensors, issued updates, changed the key fob batteries, reprogrammed the fobs, checked all connections under the seats, etc. I have made sure all items are removed from the seats and even removed an air freshener that was hanging from my mirror, as I was told this could be causing the issue. The car is always vacant when this occurs, and service department members of the Hyundai dealership have also witnessed the occurrence as the alarm and notifications occurred when I dropped it off for service. I am fearful that the electrical issues may progress if the root cause is not identified.

Filed Jul 18, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Car only has 1400 miles on it and is brand new. The engine for the car wont start when utilizing the push button within the car or app. The engine will only start by using the key fob. Initially we thought it was the battery, but after being able to turn the car on from the key fob, it was confirmed it was not the battery. Additionally, the car will randomly shut off when it is on. You can be driving the car and it will just shut off. The dealer service group upon initial drop off said they had never seen this before, but then they said it might relate to the push button and push transmission gears on the car, as they had seen this before on some of the newer hyundai models, just never the Palisade. They made it sound like the technology that is behind the push transmission and push button start is the same, and that is where the problem lies.

Filed Oct 7, 2022 · Engine · LA

On September 21, 2022 I had sat in my car for about 8 minutes idling with the key FOB in the car with me. I have as not on remote start. When I left the parking lot and drove a half a mile my engine shut off and a loud beep and red triangle warning came on that read engine failure and to start engine. I pressed the start button and drove about 500 feet and got the same warning and shift off engine. Once again, I pressed the start button and drove about 300 feet to pull out and f traffic. I parked and shut f the car and sat for about 2 minutes. When we started the car and drove I have not had another incident but am too afraid to drive far. I text my salesman at Mike Morgan Hyundai in Shreveport to tell him what happened. I was told to have it towed next time it happens

Related recalls

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported January 26, 2026 · 41,651 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on January 28, 2026.

Recall number 26V047000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported May 18, 2022 · 158 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Palisade vehicles. The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.
Risk
A disabled display screen will not show critical information, such as the meters, gauges, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 230.

Recall number 22V353000 · Recall details

Questions about the Hyundai Palisade key fob

Which Hyundai Palisade years have key fob or push-button start problems problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2021 (6 complaints), 2023 (3 complaints) and 2022 (1 complaints).

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