2021 Hyundai Palisade

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2020· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  2021 PALISADE CALLIGRAPHY - WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (COMFOR MODE - CRUISE CONTROL) HTRAC ERROR LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER STOPPING AND SHUTTING CAR OFF THE ERROR RESOLVED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN CAME BACK ON WHILE DRIVING. NOTICED NO POWER TO REAR WHEELS WHILE DRIVING - SNOWED NEXT DAY- AWD VEHICLE BECAME ONLY FWD. TOOK TO DEALER AND ERROR CODE P182111 WAS ASSESSED. ALSO WATER INTRUSION IN A CONNECTION AND THE ACTUATOR (MOTOR) SEEMS TO BE FAULTY. CAR HAS 812 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS OCCURRED. KNOW OF ANOTHER USER ON HYUNDAI FORUM WITH SAME ISSUES @ AROUND 1000 MILES. WAITING TO HEAR WHAT ISSUES THEY ARE DIAGNOSED WITH AT DEALER.

• 12/30/2024· SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I was unable to use my seatbelt because the end that accepts the strap, would not allow the seatbelt to click in to the device. I had to drive without a seatbelt several miles. I tried probably 20 times to get it to click in before giving up. My husband was able to somehow reset the mechanism, and it appears to be working fine at the moment. but I fear I could get either locked in or out of the seatbelt in the future. There was no warning the seatbelt was having an issue prior to this event. Also, it appears my model, the 2021 Hyundai Calligraphy is not included in the service bulletin campaign with the issue of a knock in the rear end (my noise is coming from the right rear area of the vehicle. Most likely the rear shock absorber, upper insulator. I'm not sure of the safety issue this will cause. Hyundai wants to charge me $160.00 to tell me if that is what it is. Knowing the other models in this year have this issue My vehicle has approx. 68,000.00 miles. They have told me my warranty expired at 60,000 miles.

• 12/29/2024· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Update to complaint #11631235 At time of original complaint submission, I was unable to figure out how to share the video documentation of the vehicle speedomoter defect. Having since figured it out, I want to share this evidence with the NHTSA

• 12/29/2022· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Windshield on 2021 Palisade cracks easily i had two cracks developed within 3 days of each other. Cracks easily developed into a 2 feet crack

• 12/29/2021· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  This vehicle AWD system failed, the assitance systems failed, namely: Adaptive cruise, regular cruise, blind spot warning, emergency brake assist, lane keep assist, and parking collision warning.

• 12/28/2024· SEAT BELTS

  Occasionally the driver's side middle row passenger seat belt will come unbuckled while driving. This happens without pushing the eject button. Reinserting the buckle will clear the seat belt alarm and refasten the belt but occasionally it will pop out again.

• 12/28/2024· SEAT BELTS

  Second row seat belt buckles come unbuckle while driving. Even with buckle securely fastened and checked upon passenger being seated, later on the seatbelt becomes unbuckled randomly during driving. Extreme safety issue not only since the passenger is unbuckled, but because driver now becomes distracted trying to resolve a safety issue while driving.

• 12/27/2022· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  While driving down the highway a truck in front of me slings a rock into my windshield. Watched this small crack run all the way across my windshield shortly after. These windshields are too fragile. I have never experienced this with any other vehicle I have owned.

• 12/27/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE APPLE CARPLAY CONSISTENTLY DISCONNECTS AND GIVES AN ERROR ON THE SCREEN. THIS HAPPEN A LOT WHILE WAZE. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING & ANNOYING. IT DISCONNECTED ABOUT 10 TIMES IN 1 MIN ALREADY.

• 12/26/2023· STEERING

  when driving along, and trying to turn the steering wheel, the wheel locks up and won't allow it to be turned. It's almost like the steering wheel has been hydraulically blocked. It has happened numerous times over the past 2-3 months. usually, at slower speeds or coming out of a stop light on surface roads.

• 12/24/2024· SUSPENSION

  Rear shocks and absorbers have been replaced twice and broken within 84,000 miles.

• 12/23/2024· SEAT BELTS

  The captain seats in the back middle row will be clicked in place and they come undone during operation of the vehicle. This happens on both of the captain seats in the back row. This has occurred at least 6 times in the last month Dec 2024

• 12/22/2025· POWER TRAIN

  The vehicle experienced premature transmission failure, including torque converter clutch malfunction, hesitation, jerking at speeds between 30–35 mph and 50–60 mph, and drivability issues. Diagnostic indicators are consistent with widespread complaints from other Hyundai Palisade owners. This failure presents a potential safety concern due to unpredictable vehicle response, hesitation during acceleration, and reduced control during highway driving. Dealer / Manufacturer Response: Hyundai Motor America requires an authorized dealer to submit a warranty or goodwill claim for review. The servicing dealer, Reliable Hyundai (Springfield, Missouri), has refused to submit the claim, preventing evaluation and resolution. This issue appears to be a known defect affecting multiple vehicles of the same model year. I am submitting this complaint to assist NHTSA in identifying patterns that may warrant investigation or recall action.

• 12/22/2021· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURECrash

  From driver: "While traveling westbound on John Lynch St, I approached the left turn lane heading southbound on Valley St. I engaged the brakes and began navigating the left turn at approx. 30 MPH. While turning, the vehicle's "Lane Assist" engaged preventing me from completing the turn. Halfway into the turn, the vehicle continued westbound, hopped the curb, and collided with a stationary road sign that was not in use. I continued through the intersection and pulled off the roadway." Follow-on questions: 1) How fast was the customer traveling when they were actively turning? A. 30 MPH, which I am assuming was the approach speed. To the best of the vehicle operator's recollection, the approach speed was appropriately 40-45 MPH, with an active turn speed of 30 MPH. 2) What was the recent usage of the vehicle before the incident? Was it used that day? How long had the vehicle been driving before the incident? A. The vehicle was driven, by the same driver, approximately 12 miles to work the morning of the accident. Prior to the accident, the vehicle was driven around the same city as the accident for approximately two hours. 3) Did any vehicle operator notice anything wrong or unusual about the vehicle prior to the incident? A. Vehicle operator observed that the Lane Assist Dash Board Icon was blinking on and off throughout the course of a few hours prior to the accident. Vehicle operator attempted to disable the Lane Assist feature by both pressing and holding the Lane Assist Button located inside of the vehicle. 4) Any after-market equipment installed? A. Vehicle was equipped with both Law Enforcement Lights and Law Enforcement Siren. 5) Any upfits? A. The vehicle did not have up-fits. 6) Will the customer agency consent to the OEM (or NHTSA) retrieving information from the vehicle's Event Data Recorder? A. Yes.

• 12/22/2021· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  The low beam headlights are too bright causing vehicles in the opposite direction to flash their high beams thinking that my high beams are on. This is a safety factor as I am often blinded by other drivers who flash their high beams and in many cases keep their high beams on. I've visited Palisade chat rooms and have found that other drivers have the same complaint. I have contacted Hyundai headquarters and reported the problem and have taken it to dealers three times to have the low beams lowered. I have been told that the low beam adjustment is correct and nothing can be done to fix my problem. I believe this low beam problem is a design defect and should be corrected. My vehicle is available for examination if necessary.

• 12/21/2025· ENGINE

  The engine failed due to excessive oil consumption/internal oil loss. The engine is currently installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. The issue began while the vehicle was under warranty and has progressed to the point where engine replacement has been recommended. Ongoing oil loss and engine malfunction created a risk of sudden engine failure or loss of power while driving, which could lead to stalling or reduced ability to safely control the vehicle. This presents a safety risk to the occupants and other motorists, especially at highway speeds. Yes. The issue was confirmed by an authorized Hyundai dealership through oil consumption monitoring, diagnostic testing, and inspection after the check engine light illuminated. Hyundai has acknowledged the problem by authorizing testing, attempting repairs, and recommending engine replacement. Yes. The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealership, and the issue has been reviewed by Hyundai Motor America through warranty and goodwill claims submitted by the dealer. es. The first symptom was unexplained oil loss beginning at approximately 66,000 miles, with no visible external leak. Later, the check engine light illuminated, prompting further inspection and leading to the recommendation for engine replacement.

• 12/18/2020· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  WE WERE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED AND A ROCK BOUNCED UP FROM A PASSING CAR, NOT EVEN DRIVING BEHIND IT BUT PASSING HEAD ON, AND IT CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THESE WINDSHIELDS SEEM TO BE EXTREMELY FRAGILE AND CAN'T HOLD UP TO A SIMPLE ROCK OR EVEN PEBBLE. IN MY EXPERIENCE, I HAVE NEVER HAD A COMPLETE CRACK LIKE THIS AND THE WINDSHIELD SHOULD BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND OR ONLY PRESENT A ROCK CHIP THAT CAN BE REPAIRED VERSUS REPLACING THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE DUE TO THE CALIBRATION REQUIRED FOR THE SAFETY FEATURES. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING SINCE THIS WAS LOW SPEED, WHAT WILL ACTUALLY HAPPEN IF IT TOOK A HIGH SPEED IMPACT.

• 12/17/2025· POWER TRAIN

  The oil filter housing cracked and leaked engine oil at mileage 74992.

• 12/17/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THIS VEHICLE ONLY ALLOWS FOR WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY CONNECTIVITY. WHEN USING THIS FEATURE, CALLS DROP CONSTANTLY, MAPS AND DIRECTIONS DROP CONSTANTLY, AND THE NAVIGATION SCREEN GOES BLACK WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS CAUSED MAJOR DISTRACTION AND LOST CALLS/DIRECTIONS. THIS HAPPENS DESPITE ALL SOFTWARE UPDATES BEING CURRENT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON WHY OR CITY STREETS. AT ALL TIMES.

• 12/16/2020· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  WIPERS BECAME NON-OPERATIONAL AS SNOW SLIDE DOWN THE FRONT OF THE CARE PREVENTING THE WIPER FROM COMPLETING A FULL CYCLE. THE SNOW WAS ~3 INCHES UP THE WINDSHIELD WHICH HALTED THE WIPER IN THE DOWN POSITION. ONCE THE SNOW WAS MANUALLY CLEARED THE WIPER WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE ITS EVOLUTION AND REGAINED FUNCTIONALITY. THIS OCCURRED AT A SPEED OF 15 WHILE BREAKING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. NOT AN IDEAL SITUATION FOR WIPERS TO STOP WORKING BUT FORTUNATELY WAS IN A POSITION TO PULL OVER TO UNDERSTAND AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

• 12/15/2025· AIR BAGSCrash

  A car attempted to make a left hand turn across our lane of traffic. We didn't have any chance to break to avoid the collision and all front airbags were deployed. The front passenger airbag didn't seem to deploy properly and seems that it inflated upwards to the windshield and not toward the passenger. The windshield was shattered by the airbags sending glass into the passenger compartment.

• 12/12/2024· SEAT BELTS

  Driver’s and Front Passenger’s seat belt disengage randomly while driving. Even if you hear the click, the seat belt alarm silences, and you check it multiple times with force to ensure it is latched, it will pop loose later while the car is in motion. Serious safety hazard and while we only have experienced it in the fronts seat, we are extremely concerned it will happen with our daughter’s car seat belted in. This needs to be an immediate recall and a new latch assembly needs to be installed in cars.

• 12/12/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I JUST BOUGHT A 2021 SEL PALISADE ON THURSDAY AND I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE APPLE WIRELESS CARPLAY CONNECTION. IT WILL CONNECT, SHOWS THE NAVIGATION APPS, AND PLAY MUSIC FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES THEN DROPS OUT. THEN A MESSAGE POPS UP SAYING I HAVE NO BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH ANY DEVICE. IF I PUSH THE HOME MENU BUTTON, HOWEVER, THE CARPLAY BUTTON IS STILL SHOWING. IF I PUSH IT I'M BACK IN CARPLAY, BUT THE BLANK OUT PROCESS REPEATS ITSELF AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP SALES GUY TODAY, AND HE SAID TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO FIX IT, BUT ON THE PALISADE FORUM, MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS ME WHO HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2021 PALISADE SEL. AND CARPLAY CANNOT PLAY IF CONNECTED VIA USB CORD AS IN PREVIOUS MODELS. IF THIS BUG IS FIXED, IT'S WILL BE A GREAT FEATURE TO HAVE IN THE 2021 SEL. RIGHT NOW IT'S AN ANNOYANCE AND A SAFETY HAZARD (AS A GPS MAP MAY BE UP AND DISPLAYING THEN JUST DISAPPEARS). THIS ISSUES HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS. I DON'T KNOW IF A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS NEEDED IN THE VEHICLE OR IF IT'S A BANDWITH ISSUE. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO REACH HYUNDAI YET TO REPORT THE ISSUE.

• 12/10/2021· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Every time that it has snowed this winter the wipers have stopped working. This has happened while stopped and while driving. If there is any amount of snow/ice/build up on the lower windshield, in the 'well' under the wiper blades and the hood of the car, the wipers will stop working. Not only is the frustrating but more importantly is a MASSIVE safety hazard the needs to be addressed ASAP. This happened this morning taking my kids to school, and there was very minimal snow below the wiper blades. Definitely not enough to cause harm to the wipers/motor during their use as the total amount was not even an 1/8". The time before that I was driving at normal speeds and had a truck pass me. During the trucks passing large amounts of slush/water were flung up onto the windshield and windshield well, stopping the wipers directly in their path. Being there was a vehicle in front of me, that I could A.) no longer see and B.) had no working wipers anymore, I made the decision to safely ditch the vehicle. I then had to get out, clear the slush from the well, at which point the wipers began to work again although there was nothing left to clear as all the slush/water had already ran off the windshield. This design flaw is putting lives at risk. Had I not been familiar with my area, the road I was on, and it was safe to defensively move over into the shoulder/ditch a MAJOR accident could have been caused. I can appreciate the intent, but this needs to be recalled immediately before a major accident is caused and people are hurt or worse.

• 12/10/2020· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND A SMALL PEBBLE HIT OUR WINDSHIELD LESS THAN 1/8 INCHES(ESTIMATE BASED ON CRACK LEFT) IN DIAMETER. INSTEAD OF BOUNCING OF THE WINDSHIELD IT CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE WINDSHIELD BY A AUTO GLASS COMPANY CRACKED IT EVEN FURTHER. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE OWNING MULTIPLE VEHICLES. IN RESEARCHING THERE LOOKS TO BE OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM HYUNDAI PALISADE OWNERS ON VARIOUS SITES. WE WERE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 74 MPH ON A HIGHWAY IN SUNNY CONDITIONS.

• 12/09/2024· SEAT BELTS

  The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the seat belts in the second row of the vehicle on the passenger’s and driver’s side failed to latch securely and unlatched while driving. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to latch the seat belts. Additionally, the seat belts intermittently unlatched while driving at various speeds. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

• 12/08/2025· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  My vehicle experienced a sudden and immediate loss of motive power due to a catastrophic internal engine failure, creating a severe road safety hazard. While driving and attempting to accelerate or merge, the vehicle exhibits extreme hesitation, severe misfiring on cylinder #2, and rough, unstable idling. This unexpected loss of drive power made the vehicle unpredictable and unsafe to operate under normal driving conditions, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicle is currently at the Hyundai dealership (Fox Ann Arbor Hyundai) for diagnosis. The dealer has confirmed and documented the following internal mechanical defects at only 86,000 miles: Compression loss in cylinder #2. Cylinder wall scoring and pitting. Evidence of blow-by and heavy carbon buildup in the combustion chamber. Misfire and rough idle. Oil consumption as a result of the cylinder failure. This failure is a premature mechanical defect, not normal wear. Failures of this nature (sudden loss of motive power due to internal engine defect) have been cited by NHTSA in other recalls and are known to increase the risk of a crash or fire. The manufacturer has acknowledged the defect by offering only 50% goodwill toward a repair, but this defect remains a critical, unresolved safety hazard that requires a full, safe engine replacement."

• 12/06/2023· SEAT BELTS

  The rear captain's chair seat belt on the driver's side of the vehicle does not latch properly. There have been multiple occasions where my kids buckle and then the buckle comes undone while we are driving. I initially thought the kids were not buckling properly, so I investigated myself and still found that the seat belt clicks but doesn't stay latched. It is not 100% of the time, so it can still latch and stay latched, but with it being a seat my kids ride in, anything less than 100% is not acceptable.

• 12/06/2020· SUSPENSION

  I PURCHASED A PALISADE 2021 LIMITED AWD TRIM FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON 12/01/2020 NIGHT. I TEST DROVE A DIFFERENT PALISADE, BUT PURCHASED THIS SPECIFIC PALISADE AS WE WERE LOOKING FOR A BEIGE INTERIOR. WE DROVE THE NEW PALISADE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THE HIGHWAY ON 12/06/2020. IT VIBRATES AND RUMBLES ON THE HIGHWAY. IT MOSTLY COMES FROM THE REAR SUSPICION. 1) IT CONSTANTLY SHAKES AND RUMBLES WITH CONSTANT VIBRATION 2) THE SUSPICION ALMOST FEELS LIKE SEATING ON LOOSE SPRING AND CAUSES THE LOWER PORTIONS OF THE CAR TO SHAKE UP & DOWN CONSTANTLY WITH HIGH FREQUENCY. IT MAKES EVERYONE IN THE CAR SEVERELY MOTION SICK WITH LESS THAN 50 MILES OF ROAD TRIP. IT SOUNDS LIKE PALISADE 2021 LIMITED INHERITED THE VIBRATION PROBLEM FROM PALISADE 2020 [AS DESCRIBED IN TSB # 19-SS-003H].

• 12/04/2021· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  On 11/9/2021, warning lights appeared on the dash - Forward Collision, ABS, and Auto Hold and I felt a slight skipping when breaking after that. We took it to the dealership, they informed that it was a wheel sensor and nothing to worry about, however, they didn't have the replacement sensor and would have to order it but said the vehicle was safe to drive. I asked my husband to confirm that the vehicle was safe to drive as by this point the skipping in the breaks continued on occasion, accompanied by a slight skipping noise. The dealer confirmed the vehicle was safe to drive. I continued to feel and hear a skipping when breaking on occasion. While driving on 11/22/21, I was approaching a red light with one car in front of me. I attempted to slow down and my breaks were skipping heavily and then the breaks became hard to depress. I was pressing the breaks heavily and the vehicle wouldn't stop. Fearful that I was going to hit the car in front of me with just a few inches between us, I swerved into the other lane (same direction) without noticing that there was a car approaching behind me in that lane. If felt like my wheels weren't spinning as I slid onto the side of the highway. Thankfully, the car behind me was able to come to a stop - also within inches - without an accident occurring. I pulled into a parking lot and contacted my husband, who contacted the dealer. The dealer had my car towed back to the dealership. Upon dealer inspection, they insisted there is nothing wrong with breaks and said there was "failure to replicate" the incident. They again informed it is just the wheel sensor and that the breaks are fine. I am fearful to drive the vehicle after the last incident.

• 12/03/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The hydraulic lifts for the tailgate are failing. They crack open and the pressurized spring can be ejected while driving. Per multiple Palisade forms this seems to be come and most state that their dealer said it was a known problem. Some people have reported multiple failures with the lifts even when the part is replaced. The lift can also collapse when hydraulics break. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

• 11/30/2024· SUSPENSION

  The car is under a year old, and started having a popping noise from rear driver side. The problem was determined to be the shock failing. This was confirmed at the dealer as a known issue that Hyundai is working on. We asked for it to be documented and put on file for our car. The service technician decided to replace the part and a new shock was installed.

• 11/30/2024· SEAT BELTS

  Second row seat belts come unbuckled randomly after they click in and are confirmed secure. This occurs more as the vehicle ages.

• 11/29/2023· SEAT BELTS

  The 2nd row seatbelt located on the left driver side is malfunctioning. The seatbelt will spontaneously come unbuckled while the passenger is buckled up and the vehicle is in motion. The problem has been reproduced more then I count when my children are riding in the car. The seatbelt spontaneously malfunctions and unbuckles. The passenger seatbelt will alarm on the dash until the passenger has engaged the buckle again. The buckle has been like this since I purchased the car. I used to think my son was just fooling around and unbuckled his seatbelt, but he’d swear up and down he didn’t unbuckle and that the seatbelt came unbuckled on its own. I have three children and all of them have had the seatbelt come unbuckled while riding in the 2nd row seat on the drivers side. This occurs at least 1x per week and happens within the first 15 -30 minutes of driving. The seatbelt unbuckling is a safety risk to everyone of my children who sit in that seat. The safety and security of my children are at risk and the dealership where I bought the car has been no help. The dealership disregarded my concerns when I asked how to report my safety concern and said to make sure they push down when they buckle.

• 11/29/2022· TRAILER HITCHES

  The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V633000 (Trailer Hitches) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

• 11/28/2024· SEAT BELTS

  Seatbelt does not latch properly. Release button gets “stuck” not allowing the buckle to latch.

• 11/25/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  When locking the doors upon exiting my Palisade, the alarm starts going off. This occurs when I use the door lock (internal and external), as well as the lock button on the key fob. When this occurs, two alerts come to my phone through Bluelink simultaneously. One is showing a Rear Occupancy Alert and the other shows a Panic Alert. My vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times in the past month, and the most recent time, it was there for 6 days. They have replaced sensors, issued updates, changed the key fob batteries, reprogrammed the fobs, checked all connections under the seats, etc. I have made sure all items are removed from the seats and even removed an air freshener that was hanging from my mirror, as I was told this could be causing the issue. The car is always vacant when this occurs, and service department members of the Hyundai dealership have also witnessed the occurrence as the alarm and notifications occurred when I dropped it off for service. I am fearful that the electrical issues may progress if the root cause is not identified.

• 11/25/2023· SEAT BELTS

  The rear seat belts in the captain chairs unbuckle without any action from the passengers, no force or impact, etc. Just mid-drive, they release from the buckle.

• 11/24/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  The is no incident yet I am writing to file a complaint as to the extend time that we owners of said vehicle got recall notices and follow up notices, but yet no fix appears to be had in the immediate future. So I have to remove and replace a trailer harness fuse everytime I need to use my hitch to avoid a fire and potentially losing my house since my garage is attached. When paying $50K on a car you should not have to part outside away from you house for this long extended period because the manufacturer can't figure out what the fix is. Also the wiper motor recall-would think this would be an easier fix-yet nothing resolved on that either after several months of notices and waiting. Someone needs to press Hyundai to get on it!!!!!

• 11/23/2025· ENGINE

  I started smelling coolant fumes in my vehicle. Upon inspecting the coolant reservoir, I noticed it was empty. Upon inspecting the radiator itself, I noticed that some of the coolant was leaking. Fumes associated with the leaked liquid touching hot parts in the engine were entering the vehicle cabin. I noticed there was a technical bulletin regarding this issue for Hyundai Palisades. I informed the dealer as well as Hyundai corporate. Despite the technical bulletin, both entities ignored my issue and said it was not covered under warranty. In addition to potentially impacting the engine (if the coolant runs out), I believe the fumes are toxic and pose a serious health risk to passengers. As this seems to be a well known problem, I believe it needs to result in a recall (and not a technical bulletin).

• 11/23/2020· STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE

  THE CAR WAS KEEPING THE CAR CENTERED IN LANE. THERE WAS A VERY SLIGHT CURVE TO THE LANE. THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND QUICKLY. WHEN THE CAR WAS VIOLATING THE OPPOSITE EDGE OF THE LANE IT OVER CORRECTED TO GET CENTERED. THEN IT VIOLATED THE OTHER EDGE AND OVER CORRECTED EVEN MORE. THE CAR WAS OSCILLATING OUT OF LANE ON BOTH SIDES BEFORE I COULD REGAIN CONTROL.

• 11/23/2020· FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE

  I WAS TRAVELLING AT 50MPH UNDER CRUISE CONTROL WITH LANE FOLLOWING AND LANE KEEPING. A CAR DROVE PAST ME IN THE LANE TO MY LEFT AT ABOUT 65MPH. THE COMPUTER QUICKLY TURNED MY WHEELS AND SENT ME INTO THE LANE AT MY RIGHT. IT WAS A TURNING LANE AND UNOCCUPIED. THE ANGLE OF THE CAR TO THE TURNING LANE WAS STEEP. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE CAR BEFORE IT COULD GO OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE LEFT.

• 11/21/2025· SUSPENSION

  I have a popping noise coming from the rear driver side suspension and it rides rough. I have been told by Hyundai that my rear shocks are leaking and from a different shop that my rear shock mount and absorber are causing the noise.

• 11/19/2025· POWER TRAIN

  THE 2021HYUNDAI PALISADE AT A FOUR WAY LIGHT STOP BUSY INTERSECTION. UPON GIVING HAS AND MAKING THE LEFT TURN FROM CIMMIRON UNTO SARATOGA BLVD THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE LIKE IF VEHICLE IN 4WD BUT THE VEHICLE IS AN AWD AND IT LOSS LIKE POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION ALMOST REAR ENDED AND HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE THE LIGHT BEGUN TO CHANGE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI AND FOUND OUT ONLINE AND AT THE DEALER THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH AWD PALISADES. THERE IS EVEN A TSB BULLETIN FOR THIS ISSUE, THE 4WD COUPLING STARTS GOING BAD AND MAKES VEHICLE NOISES AND LOSE POWER IN DRIVETRAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND ACTION MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE LAWSUITS COMING FLYING. FOR CRYING OUTLOUD I HAD MY GRAND BABIES WITH ME AND ALMOST GOT INTO A THREE-WAY CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE PALISADE DECIDED NOT TO GO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO FIX ALL FAULTY AWD COUPLINGS THAT MAKE THE TIRES TURN PROPERLY. MY FRIEND HAS A 23 MODEL AND HAVING SAME ISSUES IT IS ALSO AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PALISADE. DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS HYUNDAI IS AWARE AND THERE IS A FORUM ON THIS ISSUE BUT NO RECALL THIS IS INSANE.

• 11/18/2025· SEAT BELTS

  Recall notice has been issued but no resolution has been received yet. Submitting claim of failure to come to a resolution timely. This recall affects my family and use of the vehicle and our comfort.

• 11/17/2024· SUSPENSION

  The failed/malfunctioning component(s) are the rear shocks/struts. Safety put at risk due to uncontrollable bumpiness and instability while driving on less than perfectly smooth local roads and highways. The problem has been confirmed by local Hyundai dealership service center. There are no associated electronic notifications or warning lights alerting driver of failure or malfunctioning of this vehicle component. Recently purchased the vehicle in July 2024 as a certified pre owned and noticed knocking sound emitting from rear (mostly left) side of vehicle about a month or two after purchase.

• 11/17/2022· SEAT BELTS

  When locking in the seat belt it will click and lock and a few seconds later will unlock. 4 of the seats are doing this, including the front seats and once the seatbelt pops out, unlocking we are usually driving down the road and its dangerous to try and pull over and get it locked in place again just for it to unlock a few minutes later. . The seat belt appears to be weak and will not stay locked in and will certainly not stay locked in under pressure. Then when it unlocks the bells start going off and it's complete chaos and dangerous when driving to try and deal with that stress, also knowing we are no longer buckled.

• 11/15/2024· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

  I have a Hyundai Palisade complaint. NHTSA ID Number: 11613395. I was trying to add additional information. The car stopped working again. It stops at intersections and won't start up. This time it wouldn't start at all. Had to be towed to the nearest Hyundai dealership. Since June this car has been at the Hyundai Service center. The following parts have been replace. Transmission Front Axle Bearing Kit 3 ignition coils 5 spark plugs This time they are saying the reason the car stops and won't start is the "starter" needs to be replaced. Out of 6 months, this car has been at the service center for 3 months and multiple visits to the servcie center and three major repairs for the same issue. I want to know if others a having the same issues.

• 11/14/2021· SEAT BELTS

  Buckle is recessed too far into the seat to properly buckle the seat belt. Resulting in seat belt not fully buckling and coming undone while vehicle is in motion of when sudden stops are made.

• 11/12/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  My sunroof was working perfectly fine a month ago. I opened it while i was driving to get some air 10/28/2025 and heard a cracking noise. I immediately stopped it. The glass was off the track and it would not close. It only opens a little then stops. Took it to Hyundai dealership and they said in their report"the tracks are cracked, glass came off the track and tracks are warped." This is going to cost me 3k and this was clearly a malfunction of the vehicle!!