AI Damage2025 Hyundai Palisade: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade filed 254 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and seat belts. The maker issued 35 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 254
- involving a crash
- 8
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 35
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 38% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 24% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 12% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 11% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 6% of all complaints
- 6 Seats 5% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 4% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 4% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 96 complaints (38% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Seat belts: 61 complaints (24% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Air bags: 31 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Forward collision avoidance: 27 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Suspension: 14 complaints (6% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 254 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 | 96 | 5 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 61 | 1 | 4 |
| Air bags | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| Powertrain | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 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.
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.
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.
Non of the seat belts locked from the shoulder. Me and my 4 kids all suffered whiplash. The seat belt failed to restrain.
I am submitting this supplemental complaint regarding a repeated and dangerous brake failure in my 2025 Hyundai Palisade. This is a follow-up to my original complaint submitted in July 2025.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system intermittently activated; however, there were no individual or objects in front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined.
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part required for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
The underbody factory gravel shield structurally failed and sheared along its molded stress lines under normal driving conditions. The part is fully available for physical inspection.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 255 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Palisade has 295 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 254, about average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
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 (LX2) and Santa Fe (NC) vehicles equipped with Lambda II 6-cylinder engines may exhibit…
Certain Palisade (LX2) and Santa Fe (NC) vehicles equipped with Lambda II 6-cylinder engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for…
- Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter…
Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of…
- Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may display a “Check forward safety systems” warning message on the cluster…
Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may display a “Check forward safety systems” warning message on the cluster along with DTC C272246, due to the front view camera calibration range being exceeded. This bulletin provides…
- Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due…
Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a…
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in…
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…
- Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due…
Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the engine oil filter…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
- Hyundai Motor America wants you to be aware of two Important Service Campaigns related to your Hyundai vehicle
Enclosed are the notification letters for Service Campaign 9C8 and Service Campaign 9C9.
- Hyundai has become aware that certain Palisade vehicles equipped with 3.8L GDI Lambda II engines may not…
Hyundai has become aware that certain Palisade vehicles equipped with 3.8L GDI Lambda II engines may not meet engine-out NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) and Particulate Matter (PM) emission standards.
- Hyundai has become aware that certain vehicles may exhibit brake pedal/steering wheel vibration and noises…
Hyundai has become aware that certain vehicles may exhibit brake pedal/steering wheel vibration and noises from the ABS when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these…
NHTSA lists 35 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, seat belts, air bags. Total complaints: 254. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (22%), warning lights, check engine (11%), vibration (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA lists 35 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade 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 2026-11-04.