AI DamageHyundai Palisade: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Hyundai Palisade across 8 model years: 2,363 owner complaints and 215 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 19% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 18% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 15% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 7% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 438 complaints (19% of all), 27 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 26.
- Seat belts: 426 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 49.
- Visibility: 343 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 21.
- Engine: 309 complaints (13% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 69.
- Electrical system: 199 complaints (8% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 149.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2026–2027
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2020–2025named in 5 complaints
- 2.5 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl 2026–2027
- automatic, 8-speed 2020–2027
- dual-clutch (DCT), 6-speed 2026–2027
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2,363 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 438 | 27 | 26 |
| Seat belts | 426 | 1 | 49 |
| Visibility | 343 | 1 | 21 |
| Engine | 309 | 3 | 69 |
| Electrical system | 199 | 5 | 149 |
| Suspension | 177 | 1 | 42 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 157 | 18 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 144 | 2 | 63 |
| Air bags | 119 | 9 | 14 |
| Steering | 87 | 5 | 24 |
| Structure | 87 | 2 | 23 |
| Seats | 81 | 1 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 45 | 2 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Suddenly the car surged ahead striking a stone column at the garage entrance severely damaging the column and damaging the front hood, bumper and licence plate area of the car. The air bags did not deploy. This incident occurred at night.
I was driving to work, at a rate of 75 mph (permitted speed limit). As I approached an intersection, I tapped the brakes to turn off the cruise control. It did not turn off. I then pressed the brake pedal and it went further down than normal. The vehicle did not appear to even try and slow down or brake.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed with both feet, but the brakes failed to engage properly. The vehicle slid and jumped, and the brakes made a grinding sound. No warning light was illuminated.
There was a brief delay, followed by a sudden and unexpected surge of acceleration. Vehicle Behavior The vehicle accelerated rapidly after a short delay in response to accelerator input The brake pedal felt normal when pressed Applying the brake did not appear to slow or stop the vehicle effectively The vehicle…
After the vehicle had crashed into the tree, a bystander yelled that the vehicle was on fire. The contact was able to exit the vehicle. The contact stated that the fire started under the hood, near the engine compartment. The vehicle made exploding sounds three times while the 4 ft.
At the same time, the Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system did not activate or provide any braking assistance. Due to the lack of effective braking, I was unable to stop in time and a collision occurred.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- 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 Palisade (LX2) and Santa Fe (NC) vehicles equipped with Lambda II 6-cylinder engines may exhibit…
- The vehicle may experience Over-The-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit…
- Updates have been made to your vehicle Owner’s Manual regarding the instructions for the second- and…
- Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior…
- Some Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the…
- Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a “Check Active Air Flap System"…
- Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a “Check Active Air Flap System”…
- Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter…
- Certain Palisade (LX3) vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire condition which may result in one or more of…
- Certain Palisade (LX3) vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire condition which may result in one or more of…
- Certain 2020 – 2024 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Totaled at 1,859 Miles — The Truth Behind This 2026 Hyundai Palisadeamount per author: 12,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Hyundai Palisade 2020 #avto#антикор #мойкаавтомобиля #антикоррозийнаяобработка #hyundaipalisade
- Our 2020 Hyundai Palisade is Still Leaking Oil | Process & Procedure Update
- 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE DOOR COLLISION 💥
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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 2026-11-04.