The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 52 of 131 complaints (40%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 257 in 2025 to 131 in 2026.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 131
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,850–$3,300
- Combined MPG
- 19–34
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–2,950 | 2,850–2,950 | 1,850–3,300 | 1,850–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–22 | 21–22 | 19–34 | 19–34 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19 / 24–26 | 19 / 24–26 | 16–33 / 22–35 | 16–33 / 22–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 404–420 | 403–420 | 258–479 | 258–479 | |
| Complaints filed | 398 | 257 | 131 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 7 | 11 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 2026 Hyundai Palisade have?
3 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 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Body, Seats & Latches: 52 of 131 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade get?
EPA rates it 19–34 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
EPA estimates $1,850–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 418 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 33 mpg (high) | 35 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | $1,850 (low) | 258 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 479 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 300 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 31 mpg | 32 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 283 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 35 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 52 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 (3)
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.