2021 Hyundai Palisade Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.

20202022
Complaints
480
Crashes
7
Fires
3
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2021 Hyundai Palisade Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#198 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Avg mileage:58,716 mi
#246 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:1,394 mi
#344 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.

Seat Belt Issues
98
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,716
Wipers & Visibility
46
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,394
Engine Problems
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,902
Suspension Failures
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
150
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
812
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,796
Trailer Hitches
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,778
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,317
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,534
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,791
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,800
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,067
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
146,100
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
700
Lane Departure: Assist
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
1,067
Visibility:Windshield
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,797
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Camera/Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Hyundai Palisade

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,673,165 vehicles.

26V034000Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~568,576 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

25V607000Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~568,580 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.

23V180000Wipers & Visibility
~167,085 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

22V633000Trailer Hitches
~244,980 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

22V627000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~122,949 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

21V840000Brake Fluid System · Brake Master Cylinder
~995 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.

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2021 Hyundai Palisade — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 480 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 98 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (98 complaints, avg 58,716 mi); Wipers & Visibility (46 complaints, avg 1,394 mi); Engine Problems (44 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,831 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade include 7 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,673,165 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Palisade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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