Model year record

2021 Hyundai Palisade

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 833 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V034000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
568,576
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-22
Owners notified
2026-06-26

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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 NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V607000

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
568,580
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-11
Owners notified
2026-06-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V180000

Visibility/wiper

Component
Visibility/wiper
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
167,085
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-17
Owners notified
2023-05-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V633000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
244,980
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-18
Owners notified
2022-10-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V627000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
122,949
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-15
Owners notified
2022-12-13

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V840000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
995
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-27
Owners notified
2021-12-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts17850,000 mi
Unknown or other112299 mi
Engine100
Electrical system7477,000 mi
Visibility/wiper52850 mi
Suspension46150 mi
Power train38812 mi
Structure: body271,001 mi
Seats19100,000 mi
Air bags17120,200 mi
Steering17700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system16
Service brakes16
Forward collision avoidance: warnings131,800 mi
Trailer hitches13
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control10
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control9700 mi
Lane departure: warning9700 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly965,000 mi
Wheels6
Lane departure: assist5700 mi
Visibility: windshield511,000 mi
Exterior lighting4
Back over prevention: warnings3
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Chest clip, buckle, harness2
Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: camera/sensor241,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2107,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic277,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2
Visibility210,000 mi
Electrical system: adas1
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
Equipment: appliance: TV/radio/speakers1
Equipment: electrical: infotainment1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint12,431 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: body: door1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1

The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.