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2025 Hyundai Palisade problems

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One of the years to avoid

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade carries two red flags at once: 335 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA and an open NHTSA defect investigation (subject: NU Car rental of vehicles with open recalls). It is one of the Palisade years to avoid. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 3 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 93 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

335

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations · 1 open

7

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

1

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Palisade years?

Palisade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted682 complaints2020: 682 complaints2021: 523 complaints2022: 372 complaints2023: 534 complaints2024: 503 complaints2025: 335 complaints2026: 141 complaints
Palisade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Palisade problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes9328%
Seat Belts5316%
Other4012%
Driver Assistance3510%
Airbags299%
Suspension134%
Seats113%
Engine93%
Visibility & Wipers82%
Steering72%
Electrical System72%
Speed Control72%
Body & Structure62%
Tires & Wheels62%
Transmission62%
Fuel System41%
Lighting10%

Does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?

3 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.

25V291000TransmissionMay 6, 2025 · 620 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.

Consequence

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

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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.

Open NHTSA investigations

AQ26001

NU Car rental of vehicles with open recalls

NHTSA is opening this Audit Query (AQ) to investigate NU Car Rentals (NU Car) for compliance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.The Safety Act requires that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i). NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates NU Car rented at least two vehicles to consumers without having performed required recall repairs. The Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) related to this investigation can be found on nhtsa.gov by searching for ID number 11730449 and 11504655. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this issue.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“While turning into a driveway at low speed (approximately 5 mph), I attempted to brake, but the brakes did not respond properly. The vehicle began to bump and resist braking, and failed to stop when expected, causing me to hit a fence. This model is equipped with automatic braking and collision…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 27, 2025 · crash

“I was in a car accident on the freeway. Hit from behind. Non of the seat belts locked from the shoulder. Me and my 4 kids all suffered whiplash. The seat belt failed to restrain.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · January 14, 2026 · crash

“It happened on the way home from Manhattan [from Mount Sinai Hospital], near the ramp to 9W. The road was freshly milled (top layer removed before repaving), and I was going downhill. Traffic ahead was slowing, I had plenty of room, and it wasn’t even a sudden stop — I was just trying to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 10, 2025 · crash

“When exiting a paking lot, the Vechile did not Warn/Detect or di not Stop, while there was a 2 feet rock in the front of the bumper, whcih is 2 feet by 2 feet. The big rock hit exactly between the 2 sesonrs and no waring or didnt stop the vechile from colliding which damged the whole front bumper.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 3, 2025 · crash

“My vehicle has had a recall for seat belt issues for a while. My dealer has been unable to make corrections as hyundai has not/does not have the equipment to repair the issue. Its been months. Now theres another issue with airbags, and rumors of another issue with headrests. They have sold me a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 23, 2025

2025 Hyundai Palisade — common questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 335 complaints put the 2025 model at #6 of 7 Palisade years, and a defect investigation remains open. It is one of the Palisade years to avoid.

What are the most common 2025 Palisade problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (93 complaints), seat belts (53 complaints), other (40 complaints).

Does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade under NHTSA investigation?

Yes — an investigation remains open (NU Car rental of vehicles with open recalls). An open ODI action means NHTSA is actively assessing a possible defect.

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 2025 Hyundai Palisade?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 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.