AI Damage2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. The maker issued 6 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 40% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (40% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Check hybrid System warning comes on during initial start of the day. First service visit for problem had a bad water pump replaced on 1 of the electric motors at ~400 miles. Dealership said this resolved the problem, but the same problem is now recurring at 780 miles. Don't know how safe it is to drive vehicle.
Vehicle's hybrid system is malfunctioning stating a warning of "stop vehicle and check power supply".
This issue is consistent with Hyundai Recall 301 (NHTSA Campaign 26V308), issued May 2026 for 54,337 Elantra Hybrid vehicles for the same HPCU MOSFET overheating defect producing identical warning messages and symptoms. The Palisade Hybrid uses the same Hyundai Mobis-supplied HPCU platform.
Hyundai Motor America has issued Limited Coverage Campaign LA39, titled âHPCU Warning Light On â HPCU Software Update â DTC P0C381C.â However, Hyundai's communication states that LA39 is currently for impacted dealer-stock vehicles only.
"Stop vehicle and check power supply" warning lights accompanied and panic alarm goes off on new 2027 palisade hybrid calligraphy with 72 miles. The passenger rear brake grabs much more than the others which you can barely feel.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Palisade Hybrid has 6 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition…
- Certain Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may display a Hybrid system warning light on the instrument…
Certain Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may display a Hybrid system warning light on the instrument cluster with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0C381C when the vehicle is parked for long durations.
- Certain Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may display a Hybrid system warning light on the instrument…
Certain Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may display a Hybrid system warning light on the instrument cluster with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0C381C when the vehicle is parked for long durations. This bulletin…
- Certain Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may display a Hybrid system warning light on the instrument…
Certain Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may display a Hybrid system warning light on the instrument cluster with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0C381C when the vehicle is parked for long durations. Technical Service…
- Some Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may illuminate the hybrid system warning light with Diagnostic…
Some Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may illuminate the hybrid system warning light with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0C381C when the vehicle is parked for extended duration. This bulletin provides instructions…
- Some Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the…
Some Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated wakeup of the vehicle. This bulletin…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (60%), overheating, coolant loss (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 6 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.