Palisade (2026)
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
GDI LAMBDA-III
3.5L 6-cylView details
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T-GDI THETA-III
2.5L 4-cyl TurboView details
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Hyundai Palisade Unidentified Engine
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Palisade, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2026 Hyundai Palisade
On a used 2026 Hyundai Palisade, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the seats, seat belts and interior (52), the electrical system (32) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (18). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints on the 2026 Hyundai Palisade about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on the 2026 Hyundai Palisade about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2026 Hyundai Palisade about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2026 Hyundai Palisade about the engine, all engines combined.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2026 Hyundai Palisade about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Recalls (3)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 Hyundai Palisade complaints?
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Hyundai Palisade. The systems they name most often are the interior, the electrical system and the safety systems.
Is the 2026-2026 Hyundai Palisade a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Hyundai Palisade. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Hyundai Palisade have?
NHTSA has 127 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Hyundai Palisade as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2026-2026 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Hyundai Palisade?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the interior, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Palisade have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 127 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.