The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has a elevated safety risk profile with 6 recall campaigns and 390 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

390

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V8400002021-27-10

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

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.

Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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22V6270002022-15-08

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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22V6330002022-18-08

TRAILER HITCHES

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.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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23V1800002023-17-03

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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.

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V6070002025-12-09

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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26V0340002026-23-01

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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."

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 390 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. SEAT BELTS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Seat Belts92

02Unknown Or Other45

03Visibility/wiper40

04Engine24

05Electrical System23

390 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Palisade Fuel Economy

21–22mpg combined

19city

24-26hwy

$2,000-$2,100/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade returns 21–22 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Palisade FWD - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Palisade AWD - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Hyundai Palisade

38States

27%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 38 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

2,68913%

CACalifornia

1,7378%

FLFlorida

1,2046%

AZArizona

1,1115%

GAGeorgia

1,0885%

PAPennsylvania

1,0845%

NYNew York

7884%

MOMissouri

7133%

NCNorth Carolina

6743%

DEDelaware

6683%

ILIllinois

6003%

MNMinnesota

5563%

OHOhio

5433%

NJNew Jersey

5162%

TNTennessee

5102%

MDMaryland

4452%

DCWashington DC

4182%

OKOklahoma

3992%

COColorado

3972%

INIndiana

3802%

WA349

UT341

WI290

RI274

NH270

IA233

CT230

VA229

OR212

AL199

NE199

MI186

MA172

LA170

ID149

NV145

HI134

KY120

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

Buying a 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade a good car to buy?

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has its strengths and its watch-outs. 6 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report seat belts as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

You'll get between 21 and 22 MPG combined from the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

Out of 390 owner complaints, seat belts issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.