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2022 Hyundai Palisade problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade is a recall-heavy year with an otherwise ordinary complaint record: 5 NHTSA recall campaigns apply, yet its 372 owner complaints run below the Palisade median. The recalls matter more than the complaint count here — verify every campaign was completed before buying.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across seat belts (68), visibility & wipers (51), and other (44), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

372

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

2

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Palisade years?

Palisade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted682 complaints2020: 682 complaints2021: 523 complaints2022: 372 complaints2023: 534 complaints2024: 503 complaints2025: 335 complaints2026: 141 complaints
Palisade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts6818%
Visibility & Wipers5114%
Other4412%
Engine4211%
Electrical System288%
Suspension195%
Driver Assistance195%
Trailer Hitch154%
Seats144%
Steering144%
Transmission144%
Body & Structure103%
Airbags92%
Brakes92%
Fuel System82%
Tires & Wheels31%
Lighting21%
Speed Control21%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V034000AirbagsJanuary 22, 2026 · 568,576 units

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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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.

25V607000Seat BeltsSeptember 11, 2025 · 568,580 units

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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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.

23V180000Visibility & WipersMarch 17, 2023 · 167,085 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

22V633000Trailer HitchAugust 18, 2022 · 244,980 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

22V353000Electrical SystemMay 18, 2022 · 158 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Palisade vehicles. The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.

Consequence

A disabled display screen will not show critical information, such as the meters, gauges, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 230.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger’s side front seat belts unlatched unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · January 21, 2025

“Yet again the wipers failed to operate with a small amount of snow buildup on the wiper arm. I see a recall for the 2020 and 2021 Hyundai Palisades but not for my 2022. I feel this is extremely dangerous and needs to be remedied ASAP. Having to pull over on a busy snowy highway to clear the snow…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · December 11, 2022

“Vehicle randomly burst into flames while parked and shut off in our driveway beside our home.vehicle is total loss. Fire department determined fire started driver side rear of vehicle in wiring. Diehl Hyundai of Sharon was the last dealer to proved service and closed the recall on this vehicle.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 6, 2025 · fire

“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for nine hours unattended in the middle of the night; it caught fire. No warning lights were illuminated before the fire. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer two weeks prior for a recall repair and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 14, 2026 · fire

“Vehicle randomly burst into flames while parked and shut off in our driveway beside our home.vehicle is total loss. Fire department determined fire started driver side rear of vehicle in wiring. Diehl Hyundai of Sharon was the last dealer to proved service and closed the recall on this vehicle.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 6, 2025 · fire

2022 Hyundai Palisade — common questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 372 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Palisade year, with 5 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 Palisade problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seat belts (68 complaints), visibility & wipers (51 complaints), other (44 complaints).

Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Hyundai Palisade years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Palisade years to avoid are 2025. The cleanest record among Palisade years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.