2021 Hyundai Palisade: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 459 complaints
459
Total Complaints
1,800mi
Median Mileage
Seat Belts
Top Issue
7
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
550
25th Percentile
1,800
Median Mileage
11,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Seat Belts
94
Unknown Or Other
66
Visibility/Wiper
46
Engine
40
Electrical System
39
Suspension
29
Power Train
18
Body
14
Trailer Hitches
13
Steering
11
Severity Assessment
7
Crashes
3
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"WINDSHIELD CRACKED 2 DAY OF OWNERSHIP. THE SMALLEST SMALL PEBBLE IVE EVER SEEN FROM ROAD HIT WINDSHIELD. I'VE OWN MANY OF CARS AND DRIVE ALL OVER THE USA AND HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN TO A BRAND NEW CAR. IT HIT DRIVES SIDE WINDSHIELD. GLASS IS CHEAPLY MADE . ITS NOT SAFE FOR FAMI..."
"DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH. A SMALL STONE KICKED UP AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD IMMEDIATELY. THIS RESULTED IN A SPIDERWEB THAT AS OF NOW HAS STRETCHED APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES ACROSS. THE SOUND WAS STRANGELY LOUD. I'M NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR A FULL REPLACEMENT FOR A BACK ORDERED W..."
"TOOK A ROAD TRIP ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK IN MY 2021 PALISADE THAT I PURCHASED BRAND NEW JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO. DECIDED TO SAVE A LITTLE MONEY ON FLYING BY DRIVING INSTEAD, BUT NOW I'M REGRETTING THAT DECISION. A SMALL ROCK FLEW OFF A TRUCK THAT WAS PASSING ME ON THE LEFT ON I-90 A..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Seat Belts
94 complaints
25th: 490 mi
Median: 36,500 mi
75th: 52,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
66 complaints
25th: 80 mi
Median: 299 mi
75th: 1,680 mi
Visibility/Wiper
46 complaints
25th: 398 mi
Median: 1,325 mi
75th: 2,100 mi
Electrical System
39 complaints
25th: 683 mi
Median: 32,106 mi
75th: 73,050 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 49
TX: 39
AZ: 23
IL: 23
CO: 20
CA: 19
VA: 18
MO: 15
NJ: 15
PA: 14
Who Files Complaints?
0.4%
Original Owners
99.6%
Second+ Owners
Hyundai Palisade — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fluid
Campaign 21V840000 | 27/10/2021
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.
Motor
Campaign 22V627000 | 15/08/2022
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Trailer Hitches
Campaign 22V633000 | 18/08/2022
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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
Visibility/Wiper
Campaign 23V180000 | 17/03/2023
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Buckle Assembly
Campaign 25V607000 | 12/09/2025
Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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, no
Curtain
Campaign 26V034000 | 23/01/2026
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for
General Vehicle Maintenance
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
- Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
- Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
- Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
- Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28