2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE

3 recalls, 172 complaints

26V169000 Mar 19, 2026
SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of ... Read more
Consequence
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identificati... Read more
46,787 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
26V160000 Mar 17, 2026
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat func... Read more
Consequence
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation soft... Read more
61,307 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
26V047000 Jan 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display... Read more
Consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs... Read more
41,651 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

172 total complaints 9 crashes 2 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
POWER TRAIN21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER19
SERVICE BRAKES9
SEATS8
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
STEERING6
STRUCTURE:BODY5
SEATS Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2026
There was a recall for my 3rd row seat, my car sat at the dealer for 6 months due to it. They tell me they fixed the recall after 6 months I receive my car and my seats are not functioning. I believe the safety of my kids are at risk due to this. They have yet to take the vehicle back to fix the pro... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2026
I first brought my vehicle to the Towson MD Hyundai Service Department, near my summer home, upon receiving a warning that the front sensor was not operating. I was advised that the issue will be covered under warranty. Imagine my surprise when I was advised that it would not be covered because the... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 5, 2026
Adaptive cruise control controls the speed limit based on Maps or actual signs was making an error! I was in a 60 MPH area when the system would read the route number sign and mistake it for speed limit. This happened both on state route 80, and state route 70, the car would accelerate up to that sp... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Aug 6, 2026
With 2100 miles on the Hyundai Palasade Calligraphy Hybrid, we were driving on a well established dirt and gravel road when we experienced a loud pop or bang. We saw nothing in the road ahead in the form of a pot hole or protruding rock, etc. A minute later, a low tire pressure warning light came ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 5, 2026
Adaptive cruise control controls the speed limit based on Maps or actual signs was making an error! I was in a 60 MPH area when the system would read the route number sign and mistake it for speed limit. This happened both on state route 80, and state route 70, the car would accelerate up to that sp... Read more
ENGINE Sep 4, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
Seats still don't work after recall fix on 2nd and 3rd row. Front seats also do not work when moving 2nd row seat front to back front seat moved instead. Power train engine issues been in hyundai service 3 times diff services depts and still not fixed have not been able to drive car since mar due to... Read more
SEATS Sep 4, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
Seats still don't work after recall fix on 2nd and 3rd row. Front seats also do not work when moving 2nd row seat front to back front seat moved instead. Power train engine issues been in hyundai service 3 times diff services depts and still not fixed have not been able to drive car since mar due to... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 4, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
Seats still don't work after recall fix on 2nd and 3rd row. Front seats also do not work when moving 2nd row seat front to back front seat moved instead. Power train engine issues been in hyundai service 3 times diff services depts and still not fixed have not been able to drive car since mar due to... Read more
ENGINE Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 13, 2026
I am reporting a recurring safety issue with my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy involving severe shaking, sputtering, loss of acceleration/power, stalling, and abnormal drivetrain behavior. The first incident occurred at just under 10,000 miles after driving for approximately one hour. While trav... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 13, 2026
I am reporting a recurring safety issue with my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy involving severe shaking, sputtering, loss of acceleration/power, stalling, and abnormal drivetrain behavior. The first incident occurred at just under 10,000 miles after driving for approximately one hour. While trav... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Aug 30, 2026
On August 30, 2026, I was driving my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy and was stopped in a fast-food drive-through line for approximately 15 minutes. Auto Hold was engaged, and for most of that time I also had my foot on the brake. Immediately before the incident, I believed the truck in fr... Read more
Crash
SEATS Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Aug 24, 2026
My 2026 Hyundai Palisade (Calligraphy trim) received the software remedy associated with Hyundai Safety Recall 296 / NHTSA Recall 26V160. Prior to the recall update, the powered second- and third-row seat-folding switches operated with one press, after which the seat completed its movement automatic... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST Aug 18, 2026
Incident date: Aug 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle merged into the right lane independently, causing the contact to manually return the vehicle to the correct lane. No warning light was illuminated. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was c... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
The vehicle experiences severe, recurring electrical and drivetrain failures while operating at highway speeds (up to 70 MPH). On August 8, 2026, while driving on the highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden loss of motive power/drivetrain engagement accompanied by non-stop audible warning chimes, clu... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 14, 2026
Since delivery, my 2025 GMC Acadia AT4 has had severe wind noise from the driver's side window at highway speeds. The noise sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard and at times as though the window may shatter. I have taken it to the dealership 4 times with no resolution. I provided video clearly c... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 17, 2026
MALFUNCTION: In normal driving mode the stop lamp / brake lights do not shut off after releasing the braking controls. The stop lamps will shut off only after the accelerator pedal is used, or when the vehicle coasts below 10mph. SAFETY: 1) When descending mountain roads the stop lamps remain illum... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Apr 15, 2026
2010 Toyota Avalon [XXX] purchased used. Sticker on driver’s door post states 32PSI for all tires. Low tire pressure light activated, XXX Toyota dealer ordered 5 new tire sensors and installed them XXX. Light reactivated in fall, I put 32 PSI in all tires, light stayed on. I used Costco air servic... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Apr 15, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Honda Odyssey. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, information on the vehicle mileage was 82,668, and while providing vehicle information to the leasing agency, it was discovered ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Jul 21, 2026
At least 4 times since we bought this vehicle in 2025, it has suddenly braked very hard, and very suddenly at highway speeds. This has always happened when using the car's adaptive cruise control, and when I am passing a large vehicle (semi truck, pickup with large camper, etc). This has happened at... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jul 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 7, 2026
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a severe braking and stability control failure that resulted in unpredictable, highly dangerous vehicle behavior. While driving, the vehicle displayed a cascade of critical system failures, throwing error codes APP_w009 (AEB disabled), DI_a222 (Stabili... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Jul 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 7, 2026
We recently got a subscription for Tesla's full self driving (FSD) system. While using the system, on several occasions, the car "jerked" momentarily. Like it is hard braking but then the car resumes its previous pace. Again, this is very quick, perhaps taking less than a second. It is an occasional... Read more
STEERING Jul 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 7, 2026
This complaint is a formal report of a FAILED RECALL REMEDY regarding NHTSA Campaign 24V-744 (Honda TSB 24-052) on a 2023 Honda CR-V (VIN: [XXX]). The official recall remedy (worm gear spring replacement and grease application) was previously performed and marked as completed on this VIN. However, ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. While driving, the vehicle experienced a loss of traction, a pulsating or pumping sensation in the brake pedal, and skidded easily upon heavy brake application. The contact associated the failure wi... Read more
SEATS Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
ON JUNE 2ND 2026, the air conditioning in my 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe failed without warning. The system began blowing warm air instead of cold air, making the vehicle uncomfortable to drive. At the same time, I noticed that both front ventilated (cooled) seats had also stopped working. Although the se... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
Driving my car at 39mph and approaching a vehicle stopped at an intersection perpendicular to my left, she accelerated into my path and Subaru eyesight provided no warning and did not attempt to break at all before the collision occurred. I was able to slow to maybe 15 mph but disappointed eyesight ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 2, 2026
Once the vehicle's auto idle stop system engaged at a traffic light, and the engine failed to restart automatically leaving us stranded in active traffic. We usually disable the system but forgot that time. It has also required multiple manual push-button attempts to start from a parked position at ... Read more
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 3, 2026
Harness does not stay tight when secured. Debris collected in latch release button preventing it from staying tight.
ENGINE Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
My Son just bought the car from a private party. On our way home the engine light and a lightning bolt icon illuminated on the dash, followed by the vehicle going into limp mode. We had the vehicle scanned for codes and it came back with P0336 (crankshaft position sensor performance). After much inv... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
My Son just bought the car from a private party. On our way home the engine light and a lightning bolt icon illuminated on the dash, followed by the vehicle going into limp mode. We had the vehicle scanned for codes and it came back with P0336 (crankshaft position sensor performance). After much inv... Read more
ENGINE Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
On June 13, 2026 my 2023 Range Rover Velar (79,772 miles) suffered a sudden, complete engine failure at highway speed on HWY 70 in Durham, NC. No warning lights, oil pressure alerts, or dashboard notifications appeared before or during the failure. The vehicle had operated well since purchase with n... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 29, 2026
Incident date: Dec 25, 2025
My wife had a collission on June 25th at 2 30PM CST while she was parking her vehicle in her office parking spot. The car suddenty sped and hit a tree. We suspect it be a misfire in Tesla.
Crash 1 injured
STEERING Jun 29, 2026
Incident date: Dec 25, 2025
My wife had a collission on June 25th at 2 30PM CST while she was parking her vehicle in her office parking spot. The car suddenty sped and hit a tree. We suspect it be a misfire in Tesla.
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the right side of the road, exited the vehicle, raised the hood, and became aware that th... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: Jun 18, 2026
I am reporting a recurring safety defect regarding the exterior door handle assembly on my 2024 Tesla Model 3. On 6/15/26, the exterior door handle of caused a finger entrapment incident, resulting in an avulsion of a gel nail and significant trauma to the nail bed. The artificial nail remains trapp... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
While driving at highway speed on I-275with cruise control engaged on afternoon of June 11 the truck suddenly began slowing down. I couldn't get it to accelerate. I ultimately had to get over two lanes and still had enough momentum to get off an exit ramp. At the end of the ramp, I noticed I was una... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
While driving at highway speed on I-275with cruise control engaged on afternoon of June 11 the truck suddenly began slowing down. I couldn't get it to accelerate. I ultimately had to get over two lanes and still had enough momentum to get off an exit ramp. At the end of the ramp, I noticed I was una... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 13, 2026
My 2019 Chevy Traverse prior to "The Storm" when I left work and approached my vehicle someone left a not in my windshield wipers stating that my horn was honking every 15 seconds it was a long shift so by the time I got to my vehicle my battery was dead. I got a jump from a co-worker allowed my alt... Read more
STEERING Jun 14, 2026
Incident date: May 6, 2026
I believe my 2022 CRV has the same issue as the 23 to 25 recall for the steering gearbox issue. My car steering wheel gets stuck and can be hard to turn and I’m worried about the safety for me and my family in my car. Please investigate this issue and I believe it should be extended to 2022 year m... Read more
ENGINE Jun 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 19, 2026
While driving the 2019 Jeep Cherokee 2.0L turbo lost power and stalled. Had it towed to mechanic and was advised cylinders 1&2 had low compression and needs new motor.
ENGINE Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
Following the completion of an official emissions recall software upgrade at Fitzgerald Auto Mall Countryside, Clearwater Florida, my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (52,000 miles) now suffers from a severe loss of motive power and erratic transmission shifting/jerking during cold starts throughout day... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
Following the completion of an official emissions recall software upgrade at Fitzgerald Auto Mall Countryside, Clearwater Florida, my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (52,000 miles) now suffers from a severe loss of motive power and erratic transmission shifting/jerking during cold starts throughout day... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
Following the completion of an official emissions recall software upgrade at Fitzgerald Auto Mall Countryside, Clearwater Florida, my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (52,000 miles) now suffers from a severe loss of motive power and erratic transmission shifting/jerking during cold starts throughout day... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
My vehicle was parked in the driveway with a car cover over it and it caught on fire. The fire appeared to have started by the driver side headlight area and quickly ignited and burnt the whole front end of the car. The fire department showed up to put the fire out and they did not see any foul play... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
My wife and I were traveling to Denver CO to pick up my son and grandson from the airport. The engine started to make a very exaggerated rattle. We found a dealership near our motel where we took the vehicle to and were told not to drive home that the engine needed to be replaced. We had to arrange... Read more
ENGINE Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2026
When I started the car at 10pm , a loud pop was heard and warning lights on the dashboard indicated an electrical problem. I turned off the radio and anything extra that could use up power; during the next 45 minutes I took surface streets instead of the freeway to drive 22 miles back home and spee... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 7, 2026
Incident date: Nov 15, 2025
windshield leaking water inside of drivers compartment, headliner & side pillars (causing stained areas) as well as the top of onstar and electrical buttons on the overhead console . Found wet cup holder. Vehicle does not have a sun roof. GM is aware of this issue from the factory GM plant in Ramos ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jun 7, 2026
Incident date: Nov 15, 2025
windshield leaking water inside of drivers compartment, headliner & side pillars (causing stained areas) as well as the top of onstar and electrical buttons on the overhead console . Found wet cup holder. Vehicle does not have a sun roof. GM is aware of this issue from the factory GM plant in Ramos ... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 5, 2026
Incident date: May 16, 2026
WHILE DRIVING TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER MY HUDBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE CAR BY AN INSURANCE COLLISION EXPERT THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR RODENTS THAT COULD HAVE AFFECTED THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DEE... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 21, 2026
While driving on Thursday, June 4, 2026, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete failure of the electronic braking/power brake assist system. Simultaneously, multiple safety warnings illuminated on the dashboard display, including a persistent service wrench icon, a traction control warning li... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 100 MPH, and the vehicle started to slow down independently. The contact removed the foot off the accelerator pedal for a second, depressed the accelerator pedal... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE

2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE 4 DR N/A FWD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI PALISADE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE24021 Opened: Aug 7, 2024 , Closed: Dec 12, 2025
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2020
Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch
On August 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24021 to investigate complaints alleging inadvertent unlatching of seat belts in model year (MY) 2020-2023 Hyundai Palisade vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor America. The complaints alleged that, without warning, the seat bel... Read more
RQ22005 Opened: Dec 2, 2022 , Closed: May 26, 2023
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2021
Windshield Wiper Failure
On August 15, 2022, Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) filed a safety recall (NHTSA Recall 22V-627) of 122,919 model year (MY) 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade vehicles produced from April 10, 2019 to November 30, 2020. This recall addressed windshield wipers that may function intermittently or stop function... Read more

HYUNDAI PALISADE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI PALISADE across all model years (2020, 2026).

32 Total Recalls
3,305 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
128 Reported Crashes
52 Reported Fires
101 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI PALISADE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 3 172
2025 3 364 View
2024 5 533 View
2023 5 565 View
2022 5 398 View
2021 6 558 View
2020 5 715 View

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SANTA FE HYBRID 57 347 View