Worst 2021 Hyundai Palisade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat Belt Issues
Wipers & Visibility
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 98 | — | — | 58,716 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 46 | — | — | 1,394 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 44 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 43 | 1 | 1 | 62,902 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 29 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | — | — | 812 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | — | — | 1,796 mi | |
| Trailer Hitches | 13 | — | — | 7,778 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 34,317 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 58,534 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 7 | — | — | 79,791 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 | — | — | 1,800 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 | — | — | 1,067 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 146,100 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 5 | — | — | 700 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 5 | 1 | — | 1,067 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 5 | — | — | 27,797 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Camera/Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Hyundai Palisade
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,673,165 vehicles.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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