Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Seat Belt Status Indicator Malfunction
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.
Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
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Owner complaints (125)
125 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The seats is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 49 | 39.2% |
| Electrical system | 32 | 25.6% |
| Engine | 16 | 12.8% |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 12.8% |
| Power train | 14 | 11.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 9.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 9.6% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 5.6% |
| Lane departure | 6 | 4.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 4% |
How 2026 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.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2026 Hyundai Palisade suv fwd, retrieved Oct 21, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 34 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,950
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 258 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 / 35 / 34 | $1,950 | 258 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 32 / 31 | $2,150 | 283 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 29 / 30 / 29 | $2,300 | 300 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 418 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 19 | $3,550 | 479 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 21, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2026 Hyundai Palisade FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V169000 (seat belt), 26V160000 (seat), 26V047000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Hyundai Palisade problems?
Owners filed 125 complaints with NHTSA. Seats (49), Electrical system (32), Engine (16) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 33 city, 35 highway and 34 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2026 Hyundai Palisade get?
NHTSA rated the 2026 Hyundai Palisade suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.5% rollover risk).
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.