The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 223 of 398 complaints (56%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (6) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 411 in 2023 to 398 in 2024.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 398
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850–$2,950
- Combined MPG
- 21–22
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–2,950 | 2,850–2,950 | 2,850–2,950 | 2,850–2,950 | 1,850–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–22 | 21–22 | 21–22 | 21–22 | 19–34 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19 / 24–26 | 19 / 25–27 | 19 / 24–26 | 19 / 24–26 | 16–33 / 22–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 407–426 | 406–422 | 404–420 | 403–420 | 258–479 | |
| Complaints filed | 319 | 411 | 398 | 257 | 131 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 11 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Hyundai Palisade?
Brakes: 223 of 398 NHTSA complaints (56%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade get?
EPA rates it 21–22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Hyundai Palisade?
EPA estimates $2,850–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg | 26 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 404 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.8L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 420 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 223 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 63 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 68 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 38 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
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."
- Consequence
- 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; 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.
- Consequence
- 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 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Defect
- Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 255.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles equipped with dark premium suede seats. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the passenger-side front air bags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- Deactivated front passenger air bags will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ODS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26th, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 249.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
- Consequence
- An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.