Hyundai Palisade years to avoid and best years
Newer Hyundai Palisade years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 128 (385 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 53 (from 306 complaints), 2021 at 55 (from 435 complaints), and 2020 at 71 (from 536 complaints). The Hyundai Palisade 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 Hyundai Palisade, 147 of 385 complaints name Service brakes.
Data as of .
2022
2021
2020
2025–26
Hyundai Palisade reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Hyundai Palisade. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 25.7 |
| 2025 → Too early | 123 | 245 | 3 | Service brakes | 21.5 |
| 2024 → Most | 128 | 385 | 5 | Service brakes | 21.5 |
| 2023 → | 106 | 398 | 5 | Service brakes | 21.5 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 53 | 306 | 5 | Seat belts | 21.5 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 55 | 435 | 6 | Seat belts | 21.5 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 71 | 536 | 5 | Visibility and wipers | 21.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (3.8L V6) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/60R18 to 245/50R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 21V840000. 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. Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Palisade years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 53 (from 306 complaints), 2021 at 55 (from 435 complaints), and 2020 at 71 (from 536 complaints).
Which Hyundai Palisade year has the most owner complaints?
2024 has the most complaints per year, at 128 (385 complaints). On the 2024 Hyundai Palisade, 147 of 385 complaints name Service brakes.
How do Hyundai Palisade owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Hyundai Palisade years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Hyundai Palisade years are too early to compare?
The Hyundai Palisade 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Palisade take?
0W-20 (3.8L V6)
What does NHTSA recall 21V-840 cover on the Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA campaign 21V840000.
What generation is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
LX2 generation (2020-present).