Vehicle profile

2021 Hyundai Palisade

SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

6 federal recalls illustration
Illustration of a 2021 Hyundai Palisade

Specifications

What's under the hood.

Horsepower
291 hp
Cylinders
6-cyl
Displacement
3.8L
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd
Drive
FWD
Body class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Doors
5

Federal recall campaigns

6 federal recall campaigns.

2021 Hyundai Palisade

How this compares

vs 2021 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
0.83× the 7.2 campaigns averaged across that group (fewer than typical)
Most-affected system
AIR BAGS — 1 of 6 (16.7%)

Derived from the federal campaign record across 2021 vehicles in the same body class. Counts are of campaigns, not of faults found.

  • 21V840000

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.

    Consequence: Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.

    27/10/2021

  • 26V034000

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    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 May 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.

    23/01/2026

  • 22V633000

    TRAILER HITCHES

    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.

    18/08/2022

  • 23V180000

    VISIBILITY/WIPER

    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.

    17/03/2023

  • 22V627000

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, 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 December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.

    15/08/2022

  • 25V607000

    SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    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.

    12/09/2025

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