The Lemon Index2022 Hyundai Palisade.
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 231 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 228, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about seat belts, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. It's the best Hyundai Palisade year we track.
Lemon alert. 2.3× the average car's complaints.
Worst year 2020
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 315 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Palisade year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 52K miles on the car (22 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- airbags 2026
The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash.
- seat belts 2025
The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
- wipers & visibility 2023
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.
Show all 5 recalls
- trailer hitches 2022
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.
- electrical 2022
The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 91 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Intermittent inoperative adjustment function
- Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles equipped with 3.8L GDI Lambda II engines may not meet…
- Battery drain due
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedInadvertent seat belt unlatch2024–2025
- ClosedWindshield wiper failure2022–2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Driver, and second row seatbelt unlatch on there own while driving numerous times Unsure of third row as this row is not regularly used. Passenger seatbelt belt was recently replaced under warranty.
2022 Hyundai Palisade owner · NHTSA complaint 11638377
More owner reports
Windshield cracked upon bieng hit by a small rock from the roadway.
NHTSA complaint 11457628
Cracks occuring on windshield without direct impact. Requesting warranty repair but is not being honored by dealer.
NHTSA complaint 11455206
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 228; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seat belts (22%), wipers & visibility (13%) and electrical (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,700 and 52,800 miles. The middle report was at 27,500 miles, from 22 complaints.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works