Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 recalls, 375 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
375
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while ... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Large crack formed without any projectile involved. Car was sitting in the garage and temperature w... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the rear... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | Seatbelts in front and middle row do not latch right away most of the time. We have to double check ... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof failed to totally open or close after an initial engagement. Further inspection revealed... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | SEATS | Middle row passenger seat locking mechanism fails causing seat to collapse and move forward while pa... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle is experiencing a transmission failure that causes sudden jerking, hesitation, and loss ... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine in my 2021 Hyundai Palisade experienced sudden loss of oil leading to engine failure. The... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | This vehicle is still using the defective style piston rings causing oil consumption of 1.5qts in 10... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE | OIL FILTER HOUSING IS LEAKING. PLASTIC PART IS WARPED AND DOES NOT ALLOW FILTER TO SEAL. LEAKING OIL... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | SUSPENSION | When driving at low speeds and going over bumps and speed bumps there is a thumping noise coming fro... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | I'm just realizing this is a recall. I have not been notified by mail. My second row passenger seatb... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Oil filter housing leak. Does not impact oil levels but more notable during cold weather as the ring... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the steer... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine is burning oil at a rapid rate. It's burning one liter every 70 miles. |