Every 2021 Hyundai Palisade recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 26V034000
Jan 23, 2026Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V034000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 25V607000
Sep 12, 2025Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V607000 →Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA 23V180000
Mar 17, 2023Visibility/Wiper
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.
- Risk
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
Full recall details for 23V180000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 22V633000
Aug 18, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
Full recall details for 22V633000 →Visibility · NHTSA 22V627000
Aug 15, 2022Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- Risk
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.
Full recall details for 22V627000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V840000
Oct 27, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
- Risk
- Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.
Full recall details for 21V840000 →
2021 Hyundai Palisade complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, reporting 8 crashes, 1 fires, 20 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 127 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Seat Belts111
- Unknown Or Other83
- Engine59
- Electrical System56
- Visibility/Wiper48
- Suspension30
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (40)
- Equipment (16)
- Power Train (15)
- Suspension (10)
- Unknown Or Other (10)
- Seat Belts (9)
Read Hyundai Palisade owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while the liftgate was open to retrieve objects from the trunk of the vehicle, the second-row passenger's side seat collapsed on her disabled daughter.”
2021 HYUNDAI PALISADESep 8, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11762713
Injury reportedCrash
“On XXX, after leaving an appointment at an office building, I returned to my vehicle and noticed that the driver's seat recline function was not working properly. The seat was already pushed forward to its highest position and would not recline further.”
2021 HYUNDAI PALISADEJul 8, 2026 · NV
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11749211
Injury reportedCrash
“While driving the vehicle ahead brake suddenly. When I applied the brake pedal, it felt abnormally stiff/stuck and did not provide Norma breaking response. Th vehicle did not decelerate as expected despite immediate pedal input.”
2021 HYUNDAI PALISADEMay 4, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735473
Injury reportedCrash
“While driving, the vehicle in front of me stopped suddenly. When I pressed on the brake pedal it felt stuck and did not respond properly. The forward collision automatic braking system did not activate. This resulted in a crash.”
2021 HYUNDAI PALISADEMay 4, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735447
Injury reportedCrash
“A car attempted to make a left hand turn across our lane of traffic. We didn't have any chance to break to avoid the collision and all front airbags were deployed.”
2021 HYUNDAI PALISADEDec 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11705116
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