2025 Hyundai Palisade
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 515 |
| 2021 | 412 |
| 2022 | 287 |
| 2023 | 378 |
| 2024 | 365 |
| 2025 | 224 |
| 2026 | 98 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
40% of complaints: service brakes — 90 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I was traveling in a parking lot, no more than 3mph and went to stop at the stop sign and my brakes locked up and I couldn't come to a complete stop for several feet. The car skid a few times before being able to fully stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250630
24% of complaints: seat belts — 54 distinct reports on file.
CRASH13% of complaints: air bags — 29 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 15 distinct reports on file.
INJURY5% of complaints: suspension — 11 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles.
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.
Campaign 25V291000 — check if this car was fixed
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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.
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.
Campaign 25V607000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 26V034000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Hyundai Palisade — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (90 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (54 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V291000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V607000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V034000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.