Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 recalls, 395 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
395
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 2026
21V840000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cy...
22V627000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipe...
22V633000
TRAILER HITCHES
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment...
23V180000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to op...
25V607000
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row windo...
26V034000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy imprope...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving, the vehicle in front of me stopped suddenly. When I pressed on the brake pedal it fel... |
| May 4, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving the vehicle ahead brake suddenly. When I applied the brake pedal, it felt abnormally s... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A repeated clicking sound in the door locks which is probably pointing toward a failing door lock ac... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Whilst driving on the highway, the passenger rear quarter glass detached from the car and flew into ... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | On April 22nd my camera worked on my car but did not prompt warnings - I was in a parking lot and w... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE | The engine oil system failed due to a persistent oil leak that was present from the time of purchase... |
| Apr 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving, the car was making a noise and shaking. No warning lights were on indicating anything... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I own a 2021 Hyundai Palisade and have experienced a complete transmission failure that I believe Hy... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Apr 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have been having an issue with my 2021 Hyundai Palisade's engine oil consumption. It is constantly... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | After emissions campaign 9c9, downshifting using paddle shifters on downhill grades, engine failing ... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While vacationing in Myrtle Beach with my family the vehicle alarmed and then progressed to critical... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | Front seat passenger seatbelt has come unbuckled while the car is in motion. Middle row seat behind ... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | When I push on the brake the car starts to tug. Feels like it wants to turn off. Happened several ti... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A week or so after taking the car in for an oil change, I was on the highway and heard a rattling so... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Moving portion of panoramic sunroof glass exploded outwards while driving 60 MPH. Loud noise and gla... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While the vehicle was off and in my garage, the vehicle started on its own and was idling at an extr... |
| Mar 24, 2026 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and r... |