The Lemon Index2025 Hyundai Palisade.
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 251 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 334, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Palisade year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 251 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Palisade year. 2025 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 4K to 21K miles on the car (21 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- 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.
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
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.
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 37 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises
- Brake pedal/steering wheel vibration and noises
- Loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenNu car rental of vehicles with open recalls2026
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
Car regularly malfunctions when braking on uneven surfaces. It does not fully brake and continues to move forward and shakes uncontrollably.
2025 Hyundai Palisade owner · NHTSA complaint 11684090
More owner reports
When applying normal braking at 20 mph, the car began to shutter and slid approximately 20 feet past where it should have stopped. It felt like the ABS was engaging.
NHTSA complaint 11670735
Anti-Lock braking system seems to malfunction on certain surfaces causing brakes to not work properly. Vehicle seems like it is not going to stop or stopping seems to take uncomfortably long.
NHTSA complaint 11687178
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 3.3× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 334; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Palisade year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Palisade problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (36%), seat belts (24%) and airbags (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have?
3 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,000 and 21,000 miles. The middle report was at 8,000 miles, from 21 complaints.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Hyundai Palisade year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2020.
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