X2 THE AUTOMATED EMERGENCY BRAKING HAS ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON. 1ST TIME DURING A RAIN EVENT THE AUDIBLE ALARM, HEAD-UP DISPLAY AND AUTOMATED EMERGENCY BRAKING ENGAGED. DURING THIS EVENT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN ON, THEY WERE ON AUTOMATIC, I SWITCHED TO MANUAL THEY STILL WOULD NOT WORK. SHORTLY AFTER IT STOPPED RACIN…
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X2 THE AUTOMATED EMERGENCY BRAKING HAS ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON. 1ST TIME DURING A RAIN EVENT THE AUDIBLE ALARM, HEAD-UP DISPLAY AND AUTOMATED EMERGENCY BRAKING ENGAGED. DURING THIS EVENT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN ON, THEY WERE ON AUTOMATIC, I SWITCHED TO MANUAL THEY STILL WOULD NOT WORK. SHORTLY AFTER IT STOPPED RACING THEY BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. THE SECOND TIME THE EMERGENCY AUTOMATED BRAKING ENGAGED I WAS ON I-70 NEAR SPFLD. OHIO. TRAFFIC WAS MOVING FAST 65-70 MPH, I WAS IN LEFT LANE, HAD A NEARER WALL TO MY LEFT, SEMI TO RIGHT, PASSENGER CAR TO THE FRONT AND SEMI TO MY REAR, THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY OVERALL BEAUTIFUL DAY. WHEN IT ENGAGED ONCE AGAIN ABRUPTLY BRAKED (SAME ALARMS ENGAGED). THIS TIME WITH THE SEMI TO MY REAR IT SCARED ME SO BAD I FELT AS IF I WAS GOING TO GET RAN OVER BY THE SEMI. IN BOTH CASES THE BREAKING WAS ABRUPT AND QUITE AGGRESSIVE, BOTH EVENTS LASTED VERY BRIEFLY 1-3 SECONDS ON THE HIGHWAY INCIDENT I DID FEEL THE BACK IN WIGGLE IT DID NOT BREAK LOSE YOU COULD JUST FILL IT KIND OF HARD SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT OR RIGHT TO LEFT CANNOT REMEMBER THAT EXACTLY. IT CURRENTLY IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE REASONS REPORTED ABOVE AND SERVICING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE INCIDENTS.
NHTSA ODI #11360613
500 miles · Sep 13, 2020
Unknown Or Other
WIND NOISE / WHISTLING WHEN REACHING SPEEDS OVER 45MPH, WHICH IS VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE - BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS FRONT DOORS. VEHICLE ALSO HAS A GARLIC SMELL AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNATTENDED FOR ABOUT AN HOUR, SMELL MAYBE SOME TYPE OF CHEMICAL.
NHTSA ODI #11354795
1,500 miles · Aug 31, 2020
Unknown Or Other
FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHILE IN MOTION WE OCCURRED A CRACKED WINDSHIELD WITH ONLY 1500 MILES ON THE CAR. AFTER INITIAL WINDOW HIT, THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN CRACKING RAPIDLY.
NHTSA ODI #11352265
6,955 miles · Aug 11, 2020
Unknown Or OtherVisibility/wiper
SMALL ROCK HIT FRONT WINDSHIELD AND CRACKED IT. HYUNDAY SHOULD REPAIR WINDSHIELD THAT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THIS WINDSHIELD IS VERY POOR QUALITY
NHTSA ODI #11348638
1,900 miles · Aug 5, 2020
Unknown Or OtherFire
VEHICLE CAME WITH TOW HITCH SYSTEM FROM THE MANUFACTURER. WHILE USING A TRAILER HITCH THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MELTED THE BACK END OF THE CAR, HEATED UP THE CARGO HITCH TO THE POINT OF MAKING IT HARD TO REMOVE FROM CAR, AND MELTING THE CARGO WEATHER PROOF BAG. THIS HAPPENED WITHIN A 2.5HR TRIP.
NHTSA ODI #11343576
9,250 miles · Jul 30, 2020
Unknown Or Other
DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM WENT THROUGH A LOW LYING AREA AT LOW SPEED (25 MPH) WHERE SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER HAD PONDED. THE FCA SYSTEM SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TEMPORARILY EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO KNOWN OBSTACLE. MY GUESS IS THAT THE FCA SENSED THE WATER AS AN OBSTACLE CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INCORRECTLY APPLIED. HAD SOMEONE BE…
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DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM WENT THROUGH A LOW LYING AREA AT LOW SPEED (25 MPH) WHERE SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER HAD PONDED. THE FCA SYSTEM SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TEMPORARILY EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO KNOWN OBSTACLE. MY GUESS IS THAT THE FCA SENSED THE WATER AS AN OBSTACLE CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INCORRECTLY APPLIED. HAD SOMEONE BEEN BEHIND ME, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE FCA SENSORS ARE ON THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SO IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SENSORS WERE MOMENTARILY SUBMERGED.
NHTSA ODI #11342276
100 miles · Jul 15, 2020
Unknown Or Other
WIND NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH
NHTSA ODI #11339461
11,800 miles · Jul 6, 2020
Unknown Or Other
LONG CRACK IN FRONT WINDSHIELD (HALF THE LENGTH HORIZONTALLY) OCCURRED FOR NO REASON (NO IMPACT). VEHICLE WAS PARKED/STATIONARY NIGHT OF 7/3 WITH NO CRACK WHATSOEVER, THE MORNING OF 7/4 HAD THIS HUGE CRACK.
NHTSA ODI #11337676
2,705 miles · Jul 2, 2020
Unknown Or Other
I WAS COMING BACK FROM THE RIVER ON RICE ROAD (177) ON FRIDAY 6/26. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME BUT QUITE A DISTANCE FROM ME SO WHEN I HEARD THE WINDSHIELD CRACK, I WAS CONFUSED AS TO WHAT IT WAS. I CHOPPED IT UP TO FAR FLYING PEBBLE THAT GOT ME, NO BIG DEAL I HAVE INSURANCE COVERAGE TO REPAIR AND FILL …
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I WAS COMING BACK FROM THE RIVER ON RICE ROAD (177) ON FRIDAY 6/26. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME BUT QUITE A DISTANCE FROM ME SO WHEN I HEARD THE WINDSHIELD CRACK, I WAS CONFUSED AS TO WHAT IT WAS. I CHOPPED IT UP TO FAR FLYING PEBBLE THAT GOT ME, NO BIG DEAL I HAVE INSURANCE COVERAGE TO REPAIR AND FILL IN THIS SMALL CHIP. I CALLED MY INSURANCE AND TODAY 'SAFE LITE ' CAME OUT AND WAS DOING THE REPAIR AND IT CRACKED HALFWAY DOWN TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. NEVER SEEN A REPAIR CRACK THAT MUCH THAT FAST. I HAVE HAD PEBBLES HIT OTHER CAR WINDSHIELDS AND HAVE BEEN REPAIRED WITH OUT ISSUE. EVEN THE REPAIR PERSON SAID THIS WAS NOT NORMAL.
NHTSA ODI #11337257
200 miles · Jun 6, 2020
StructureUnknown Or Other
WHEN DRIVING I CAN HEAR WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ABOUT 60 MPH. *TR
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 & remedy
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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 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.
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 & remedy
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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 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.
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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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 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.
Seat Belts:front: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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 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.
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 & remedy
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Palisade vehicles. The mounting bolts used to secure the side curtain air bags may damage the side curtain air bags during deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 186.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE24021 · Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch
Opened Aug 7, 2024 · Closed Dec 12, 2025
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
On August 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24021 to investigate complaints alleging inadvertent unlatching of seat belts in model year (MY) 2020-2023 Hyundai Palisade vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor America. The complaints alleged that, without warning, the seat belts sometimes inadvertently unlatch, increasing the risk of injury due to full loss of seat belt protection in the event of a crash. As a result of information exchanged as part of the investigation, on April 3, 2025, Hyundai initiated a warranty extension policy for seat belt buckles on model year 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Hyundai subsequently initiated a request for warranty parts returns to support further analysis by the buckle supplier, ZF Lifetec. The warranty extension (reference “Z06”) noted that certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may experience abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation. Hyundai extended the warranty coverage for the seat belt buckle under this condition to 15 years/150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use. This action is valid for original and subsequent owners. On September 11, 2025, Hyundai filed recall 25V-607 for certain 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. Hyundai explained in its recall filing that the subject vehicles are equipped with seat belt buckle assemblies in the front row and second row outer seating positions that may contain out-of-specification components manufactured by the supplier. These components can cause interference within the latch channel, potentially increasing friction, particularly under cold ambient temperatures. Improperly produced seat belt buckles, combined with slow insertion of the seat belt tongue plate, may prevent the seat belt buckle from fully latching. The recall remedy is currently under development. In view of Hyundai’s recall action, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation, but will continue to monitor the issue as a remedy is developed and implemented. ODI will take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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