Hyundai · Palisade · 2021
2021 Hyundai Palisade
6
Recalls
387
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 recalls and 387 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: seat belts (91 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is seat belts with 91 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2021 Hyundai Palisade reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Compare the recall list with the complaint mix to see whether the most reported issues overlap with formal NHTSA safety campaigns.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2021 Hyundai Palisade currently shows 6 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 387 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are seat belts (91), unknown or other (45), visibility/wiper (40).
- Vehicle
- 2021 Hyundai Palisade
- Recalls
- 6
- Complaints
- 387
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
14.3% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 26V034000January 23, 2026
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 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 Status
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 this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
NHTSA ID: 25V607000September 12, 2025
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 window seats may fail to latch.
Remedy Status
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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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.
NHTSA ID: 23V180000March 17, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V633000August 18, 2022
TRAILER HITCHES
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy Status
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
NHTSA ID: 22V627000August 15, 2022
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 wipers to fail.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V840000October 27, 2021
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 cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
387 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
Apr 20, 2026
The engine oil system failed due to a persistent oil leak that was present from the time of purchase on December 16th 2024. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request and is currently immobile due to a completely seized engine. My safety was put at serious risk because ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 19, 2026
I was driving, the car was making a noise and shaking. No warning lights were on indicating anything wrong. All of a sudden the entire car lost power while I was driving highway speeds. I tried to turn back on and everything was flashing. Turned back off. Turned on and car turned...
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POWER TRAIN
Apr 15, 2026
I own a 2021 Hyundai Palisade and have experienced a complete transmission failure that I believe Hyundai had prior knowledge of and failed to address. Before my warranty expired, I contacted the dealership several times to report transmission symptoms I was experiencing. I was ...
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Apr 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side bucket seat’s seat belt became inoperable and failed to latch properly. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V607000 (Seat Belt...
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AIR BAGS
Apr 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Apr 11, 2026
I have been having an issue with my 2021 Hyundai Palisade's engine oil consumption. It is constantly burning oil at a high rate, requiring me to purchase oil constantly. I had it serviced at Hyundai in Gurnee, IL. An oil consumption test was conducted. Hyundai corporate stated th...
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STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 3, 2026
While vacationing in Myrtle Beach with my family the vehicle alarmed and then progressed to critical failure of safety functions while traveling at approximately 55mph on Friday April 3, 2026. The vehicle was brought to Myrtle Beach Hyundai where it was eventually diagnosed and r...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 1, 2026
When I push on the brake the car starts to tug. Feels like it wants to turn off. Happened several times after I got a recall checked. 2 weeks ago same thing was happening and my car all of a sudden turns off. The lights on the dashboard turned on and the emergency brake engaged. ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 31, 2026
A week or so after taking the car in for an oil change, I was on the highway and heard a rattling sound coming from the engine. There were no indicator or warning lights from the dashboard. The car then stopped accelerating. It was on, and the accelerator increased the RPMs but t...
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Mar 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belts for the vehicle became inoperable for the entire vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belts failed to detach properly. The contact received notification of...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have?
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA has received 387 owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade are seat belts (91 reports), unknown or other (45 reports), visibility/wiper (40 reports).
Does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 6 recalls on record for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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