2026 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
- 128
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Seats
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2026: 128 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 542 |
| 2021 | 445 |
| 2022 | 315 |
| 2023 | 407 |
| 2024 | 397 |
| 2025 | 251 |
| 2026 | 128 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seats
38% · 49 reportsShow complaint excerpts
A passenger got into the passenger side middle row seat and the seat fold up button was accidentally bumped while the person was trying to get situated and buckled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-30
Power folding seats do not stop when met with an obstruction. Occupant exiting the 3rd row of the vehicle was squished between the 2nd row seat and door frame of vehicle while trying to exit and it was very painful.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-24
I am reporting multiple recurring safety concerns with my 2026 Hyundai Palisade. Loss of acceleration: Under heavy throttle, the engine revs to approximately 5,000 RPM but the vehicle does not accelerate as expected.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Also filed under Power train and lane departure
Electrical system
25% · 32 reportsEngine
13% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On September 21, 2026, at approximately 9:20 AM, while attempting to turn off the engine of the parked vehicle, the engine failed to shut down as commanded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-11
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and vehicle speed control
Power train
13% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My car is misfiring. It WILL NOT accelerate as it should. It is like bogging down unable to accelerate when it needs to. Itâs struggling. Hyundai is aware of the issue and making owners drive regardless while they âwait for a fixâ.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Forward collision avoidance
13% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-03-24Electrical system26V047000 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.
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.
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2026-05-08Seat belts26V169000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages.
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.
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2026-05-08Seats26V160000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Hyundai Palisade — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V047000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V169000 · Seat belts
- Recall 26V160000 · Seats
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- Is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.