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2021 Hyundai Palisade
Common Problems

Ranked from 203 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

18 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Seat Belt Malfunction

    53complaints
    High severityOther

    Second and third row seat belts randomly unlatch or fail to latch, posing a safety risk.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  2. 2

    Sunroof Malfunction

    33complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Sunroofs explode or fail to close properly, posing a risk of glass entering the vehicle cabin.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  3. 3

    Seatbelt Unlatching Issues

    20complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The seatbelt in the second and third rows unlatches unexpectedly while driving, posing a significant safety risk.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  4. 4

    Windshield Cracking Due to Minor Impact

    20complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields crack or chip easily from minor impacts or no apparent cause.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  5. 5

    Seat belt latching issues

    19complaints
    High severityOther

    Multiple reports of seat belts in various rows failing to latch properly, increasing the risk of injury in an accident.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  6. 6

    Sunroof Malfunctions

    15complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof malfunctions, including shattering without impact and making unusual noises, affecting the vehicle's structural integrity.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  7. 7

    Wiper System Failure

    15complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Windshield wipers fail to operate properly in snowy conditions, reducing visibility.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  8. 8

    Engine Excessive Oil Consumption

    10complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine failure.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Electrical System Glitches

    9complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system frequently experiences glitches, such as intermittent battery warnings and child safety lock failures.

  10. 10

    Engine Stall at Idle

    8complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls intermittently at idle, often due to stop-start system failure or other electrical issues.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Engine Stall and Powertrain Issues

    7complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine has experienced sudden stalls and powertrain failures, potentially leading to loss of control and injury.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    6complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system fails to activate or provide braking assistance during critical situations.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  13. 13

    Infotainment System Connectivity Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Apple CarPlay frequently disconnects or shows errors, requiring manual intervention to reconnect.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Parking Sensor and Camera Malfunction

    6complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The rear parking sensors and backup cameras fail to function correctly, reducing visibility and safety during parking maneuvers.

  15. 15

    Seating Issues with Difficult Seatbelt Buckling

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Captain's chairs have recessed and angled seatbelts that are difficult to buckle, especially with booster seats.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  16. 16

    Windshield damage from small objects

    5complaints
    High severityOther

    Small stones or pebbles can cause significant windshield cracks or breaks even at low speeds.

    Related recall: 25V607000

  17. 17

    Steering Jerking Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel jerks abruptly to the side and produces a loud noise, which is a common issue among Palisades.

  18. 18

    Wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle intermittently loses Bluetooth connection with Apple CarPlay, causing navigation and call dropouts.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.