Hyundai Palisade Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Hyundai Palisade model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2021 drew the fewest (445) and the 2020 the most (541).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
125 | 3 | Seats | 5★ | 19–34 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
251 | 3 | Service brakes | — | 21–22 |
| 2022 | 315 | 5 | Seat belts | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
394 | 5 | Service brakes | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2023 | 406 | 5 | Service brakes | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
445 | 6 | Seat belts | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
541 | 5 | Engine | 5★ | 21–22 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 21, 2026.
What owners reported in the Hyundai Palisade years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2020 Hyundai Palisade: 541 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 133 (25%); Visibility/wiper 115 (21%); Suspension 61 (11%).
Reports mention 13 crashes, 7 fires, 16 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 4,500 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Hyundai Palisade: 445 complaints
Most-reported: Seat belts 112 (25%); Engine 60 (13%); Electrical system 56 (13%).
Reports mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 20 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 3,500 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
The Hyundai Palisade years with the fewest complaints
2021 Hyundai Palisade: 445 complaints
Most-reported: Seat belts 112 (25%); Engine 60 (13%); Electrical system 56 (13%).
Reports mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 20 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 3,500 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Hyundai Palisade: 541 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 133 (25%); Visibility/wiper 115 (21%); Suspension 61 (11%).
Reports mention 13 crashes, 7 fires, 16 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 4,500 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Hyundai Palisade owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 125 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3,000 |
| 2025 | 251 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8,000 |
| 2024 | 394 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 13,728 |
| 2023 | 406 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18,000 |
| 2022 | 315 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 28,000 |
| 2021 | 445 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 3,500 |
| 2020 | 541 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 4,500 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 21, 2026.
Largest Hyundai Palisade recalls
- Seat Belt Buckles May Fail (2020–2025 model years; 568,580 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2025; 25V607000)
- Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226 (2020–2025 model years; 568,576 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2026; 26V034000)
- Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving (2020–2022 model years; 244,980 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2022; 22V633000)
- Windshield Wipers May Fail (2021–2023 model years; 167,085 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2023; 23V180000)
- Windshield Wipers May Fail (2020–2021 model years; 122,949 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2022; 22V627000)
All 16 Hyundai Palisade recall campaigns · Hyundai Palisade problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Hyundai Palisade years FAQ
Which Hyundai Palisade year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2021 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (445). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Hyundai Palisade years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2020 and 2021 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the service brakes. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Hyundai Palisade problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the service brakes (445 of 2,477 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Palisade have?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns covering the Hyundai Palisade. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Hyundai Palisade recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.