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2021 Hyundai Palisade recalls & problems

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 safety recalls and 447 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (113 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints447filed by owners
Crashes · fires8 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2021 Hyundai Palisade in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA park outside advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Air bagsJan 22, 2026

Side/window › Curtain

Recall 26V034000568,576 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem
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.
Fix
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 NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
Seat beltsSep 11, 2025

Rear/other › Buckle assembly

Recall 25V607000568,580 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Fix
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 NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

Components: Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly; Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Visibility/wiperMar 17, 2023

Visibility/wiper

Recall 23V180000167,085 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
Trailer hitchesAug 18, 2022

Trailer hitches

Recall 22V633000244,980 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from buildings until repaired (fire risk).

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
VisibilityAug 15, 2022

Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 22V627000122,949 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.
Service brakes, hydraulicOct 27, 2021

Fluid

Recall 21V840000995 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
Risk
Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.

Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14.3%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2021 Hyundai Palisade NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2021 Hyundai Palisade NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Palisade FWD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Palisade AWD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Seat belts11300150,000 mi
Unknown or other83101299 mi
Engine61110—
Electrical systemAdas; Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer5621063,400 mi
Visibility/wiper480001,325 mi
Suspension31000—
Power train25000—
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings; Automatic emergency braking223071,800 mi
StructureBody; Body › Door201061,251 mi
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly; Windshield1500038,000 mi
SeatsFront assembly › Head restraint131034,000 mi
Lane departureWarning; Assist13100700 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations