Reliable Auto DB

2025 Hyundai Palisade reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade over 2 years — 123 per year. It is too early to rank against other Palisade years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Curtain, Buckle, and Pump.

2020 Hyundai Palisade
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Complaints

245

Per year

123

Recalls

3

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (91 of 245), then Seat belts (57) and Air bags (31). The most filings arrived in 2025 (134 of 245). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 4 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Palisade has 385 complaints, 128 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Hyundai Palisade. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall air bags, side and window, curtain 2026-01-23 · NHTSA campaign 26V034000
Summary 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."
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 seat belts, rear or other, buckle 2025-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 25V607000
Summary 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.
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 powertrain, automatic transmission, fluid, pump 2025-05-06 · NHTSA campaign 25V291000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
Remedy Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.

Complaints by component (245 total)

Service brakes
91
Seat belts
57
Air bags
31
Forward collision avoidance
24
Suspension
14
Seats
13
Engine
11
Steering
10
Powertrain
9
Speed control
9
Electrical system
8
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Visibility and wipers
7
Structure
6
Hydraulic brakes
5
Back-over prevention
4
Lane departure
4
Wheels
4
Tires
3
Visibility
3
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Other or not sure
1
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Crash-flagged

8

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

4

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

1202413420251102026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving normally with the vehicle already in Drive, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and displayed a message instructing me to shift to Park or Neutral. I attempted to select both Park and Neutral, but the…"
    Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-18
  • "After slowing to make a right or left turn, pressing on the accelarrator causes no response for ten to fifteen seconds. This proble seems to be in numerous Palisades for 2023 to 2026. Numerous message boards have…"
    Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-17
  • "On 9/15/26 I had activated my left turn signal and was entering the left hand turn lane. About halfway into the lane, the vehicle dashboard displayed “Emergency steering activated” and began forcing my steering wheel…"
    Steering · filed 2026-09-15
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 60 MPH, the front windshield fractured in several places while attempting to swat a mosquito, resulting in eight crack…"
    Visibility · filed 2026-09-15
  • "Since January 2026, the southern states Hyundai dealership in Raleigh, North Carolina has given me excuses or refused to provide service for the recalls on my car unless we use a paid for service through them. recently…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Palisade all-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Palisade front-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

LX2 generation, 2020–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (3.8L V6) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/60R18 to 245/50R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 5,000 lbs

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade over 2 years — 123 per year. It is too early to rank against other Palisade years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Curtain, Buckle, and Pump.

What are common problems with a 2025 Hyundai Palisade?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (91 of 245), then Seat belts (57) and Air bags (31). The most filings arrived in 2025 (134 of 245). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 4 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Palisade has 385 complaints, 128 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Hyundai Palisade been recalled?

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?

Owners have filed 245 complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Hyundai Palisade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).