2021 Hyundai Palisade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 448 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The most-reported areas: Seat Belts (113), Unknown Or Other (83), Engine (62).
Key takeaways
- 448 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 113 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 83 | 19% |
| Engine | 62 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 56 | 13% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 48 | 11% |
| Suspension | 31 | 7% |
| Power Train | 25 | 6% |
| Structure | 20 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 4% |
| Visibility | 15 | 3% |
| Seats | 13 | 3% |
| Steering | 13 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-29
Vehicle Information: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited (3.8L V6 Engine) Complaint Description: While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly began making a loud engine knocking noise, followed immediately by a total and catastrophic structural failure of the engine. A connecting rod bearing seized and the rod broke...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-20
I am the original owner of a 2021 Hyundai Palisade SEL AWD (74,225 miles) reporting repeated engine shutdowns in traffic, severe rough idling, and an unresolved safety concern. The problem began XXX. I first brought the vehicle to Hyundai on XXX and have sought service approximately four times since June. Despite tech...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-20
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.