Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
Seat Belt Buckles May Fail
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
Electric Oil Pump May Overheat and Cause Fire
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
- Consequence
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.
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Owner complaints (251)
251 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 251 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 96 | 38.2% |
| Seat belts | 59 | 23.5% |
| Unknown or other | 46 | 18.3% |
| Air bags | 31 | 12.4% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 10.4% |
| Suspension | 14 | 5.6% |
| Seats | 13 | 5.2% |
| Engine | 11 | 4.4% |
| Steering | 10 | 4% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 3.6% |
How 2025 compares with other Palisade years
Best and worst Palisade years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 541 | 5 |
| 2021 | 445 | 6 |
| 2022 | 315 | 5 |
| 2023 | 406 | 5 |
| 2024 | 394 | 5 |
| 2025 | 251 | 3 |
| 2026 | 125 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 21, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 403 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.284 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 19, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 403 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 420 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 21, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2025 Palisade for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2025 Hyundai Palisade FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V034000 (air bag), 25V607000 (seat belt), 25V291000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Palisade problems?
Owners filed 251 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (96), Seat belts (59), Unknown or other (46) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade get?
EPA rates the 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 21, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 21, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 21, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 21, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 21, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-21 Data refreshed from the official files.