All cars · Hyundai Palisade · 2025
2025 Hyundai Palisade. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 19 / 24 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,000 and 21,000 miles. Median 8,000, from 21 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 15,000 | 4,800–26,100 | 5 |
| Brakes | 6,000 | 1,800–28,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 36% |
| Seat belts | 24% |
| Airbags | 12% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 12% |
| Suspension | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
26V034000 Jan 2026 Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk. Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
25V607000 Sep 2025 Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Risk. Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy. Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letter
25V291000 May 2025 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Fluid/Lubricant / Pump
Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. 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.
Risk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Nu car rental of vehicles with open recalls | 2026 | – |
Manufacturer communications 37
Hyundai filed 37 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard & Optional | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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