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2026 Hyundai Palisade problems

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Among the better years

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is among the quieter years of the Palisade on NHTSA's books: 141 complaints (72% below the model's median year), 3 recalls, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 12 injuries in total across these filings.

Seats leads the complaint categories with 43 reports (31% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

141

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

12

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2026 compare to other Palisade years?

Palisade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted682 complaints2020: 682 complaints2021: 523 complaints2022: 372 complaints2023: 534 complaints2024: 503 complaints2025: 335 complaints2026: 141 complaints
Palisade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2026 Hyundai Palisade problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seats4330%
Electrical System2618%
Other139%
Driver Assistance139%
Speed Control96%
Engine96%
Transmission86%
Seat Belts64%
Fuel System54%
Brakes32%
Body & Structure21%
Visibility & Wipers21%
Tires & Wheels11%
Lighting11%

Does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?

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

26V169000Seat BeltsMarch 19, 2026 · 46,787 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.

Consequence

A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.

26V160000SeatsMarch 17, 2026 · 61,307 units

Defect

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. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.

Consequence

A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.

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. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

26V047000Electrical SystemJanuary 26, 2026 · 41,651 units

Defect

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. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“My 9 year old daughter was sitting in middle row, as her sisters were getting in as well, the recliner button was pressed and she was being pinned against the front row seat. She wiggled her way out but suffers from Spina bifida and wears AFO braces for her feet. Her foot braces were caught and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · January 23, 2026

“Occasionally while driving, the entire center console display screen will sshut off (turn black) and reset after a minute. I have also noticed at various times that my center console button lights flash (emergency light button and heat control) when i turn on my blinker regardless if im stopped or…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 1, 2025

“Batteries in the brand new 2026 Hyundai Palisade are failing by dying unexpectedly with under 500 miles on the vehicle. I have documented over 20 instances with new owners online. This is a safety concern because it can leave people stranded in cold weather. It appears to be an issue with the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 20, 2025

“Entire instrument cluster goes black while driving. Speedometer, odometer, tachometer, turn signal indicators, everything stops working and just a blank screen. Have a video of it happening. Took it to hyundai and they would not approve tear down to find what is causing and said that it is not a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · October 13, 2025

“The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while inside a residential parking lot and attempting to park, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated independently while in the Drive Gear Position and crashed into a parked vehicle, where it came to a stop. The contact stated that no…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 10, 2026 · crash

2026 Hyundai Palisade — common questions

Is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 141 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Palisade year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2026 Palisade problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seats (43 complaints), electrical system (26 complaints), driver assistance (13 complaints).

Does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2026 Hyundai Palisade. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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 2026 Hyundai Palisade?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2026 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.