2026 Hyundai Palisade Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade.

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Complaints
103
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
11
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2026 Hyundai Palisade Problems

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

#130 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

Avg mileage:3,714 mi
#222 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:2,754 mi
#38 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:5,463 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade.

Seat-Related Issues
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,714
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,754
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,463
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
6,100
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2026 Hyundai Palisade

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~149,535 vehicles.

26V169000Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly · Seat Belts:status Indicator Switch
~46,787 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.

26V160000Seats:mid/rear Assembly:power Adjust
~61,097 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.

26V047000Instrument Cluster
~41,651 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

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2026 Hyundai Palisade — FAQ

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

Is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has 103 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat-Related Issues with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Top reported problems: Seat-Related Issues (30 complaints, avg 3,714 mi); Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 2,754 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 5,463 mi). 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 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 3,788 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 11 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 2026 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 149,535 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 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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