AI Damage2026 Hyundai Palisade: common problems
The maker issued 18 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 18
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
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
- 2.5 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- dual-clutch (DCT), 6-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
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…
- The vehicle may experience Over-The-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit…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…
Updates have been made to your vehicle Owner’s Manual regarding the instructions for the second- and third-row power seat operation.
- 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…
- 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" warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil" warning message, due to improper operation of 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” warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil” warning message, due to improper operation of the…
- 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 the DTCs listed below. This update also includes improved evaporative emissions diagnostic logic.
- 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 the DTCs listed below. This update also includes improved evaporative emissions diagnostic logic. This bulletin…
- Hyundai has become aware that your Hyundai Palisade may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due…
Hyundai has become aware that your Hyundai Palisade may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software.
- Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update…
Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software.
- Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update…
Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. This bulletin provides instructions to perform…
- 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…
NHTSA lists 18 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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
- 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE DOOR COLLISION 💥
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 18 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA lists 18 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 2026 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.