I HAVE COMPLAINED SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN SEPT 2019, WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO PARK AND YOU PRESS THE REVERSE BUTTON SOMETIMES IT TAKES TWO OR THREE TIMES PRESSING TO GET THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO REVERSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FLAT ROAD, ON A HILL IN THE CITY, THIS LAST TIME WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE IT DIDN'T GO AND WHEN I …
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I HAVE COMPLAINED SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN SEPT 2019, WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO PARK AND YOU PRESS THE REVERSE BUTTON SOMETIMES IT TAKES TWO OR THREE TIMES PRESSING TO GET THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO REVERSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FLAT ROAD, ON A HILL IN THE CITY, THIS LAST TIME WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE IT DIDN'T GO AND WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE THINKING IT WAS IN GEAR IT JOLTED FORWARD AND WRECKED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11323633
50 miles · May 5, 2020
Unknown Or Other
WIND NOISE BOTH FRONT WINDOWS ONLY WHEN A/C IS ON DURING DRIVING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11323449
2,500 miles · Mar 25, 2020
Unknown Or Other
TERRIBLE WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR HAPPENS WHEN AT OR OVER 60MPH. TOOK TO DEALER AND CLAIMED THEY CORRECTED, BUT NEVER WENT AWAY. NOW GOTTEN WORSE AND SAME ISSUES COMING FROM DRIVER WINDOW/DOOR.
NHTSA ODI #11319241
4,000 miles · Mar 14, 2020
SeatsUnknown Or Other
WIND NOISE FROM ALL WINDOWS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. NOTICED THE WIND NOISE ON PICKUP OF NEW CAR FROM DEALERSHIP. SENT IN FOR 2 'FIXES' BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. 'WALK-IN' SEAT FUNCTION IN 2ND ROW WORKS BUT NO LONGER SLIDES FORWARD. ALL WHEEL HUBS HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST. MILEAGE WHEN FIRST NOTICED THE RUST WAS ABOUT 4000 MILES. RUST LE…
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WIND NOISE FROM ALL WINDOWS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. NOTICED THE WIND NOISE ON PICKUP OF NEW CAR FROM DEALERSHIP. SENT IN FOR 2 'FIXES' BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. 'WALK-IN' SEAT FUNCTION IN 2ND ROW WORKS BUT NO LONGER SLIDES FORWARD. ALL WHEEL HUBS HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST. MILEAGE WHEN FIRST NOTICED THE RUST WAS ABOUT 4000 MILES. RUST LEAKS THROUGH THE WHEEL CAPS
NHTSA ODI #11318059
450 miles · Mar 8, 2020
StructureUnknown Or Other
WIND NOISE DURING DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH IN CABIN NEAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, BECOMES MORE LOUDER ON THE FREEWAY. A CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AFTER ROCK/DEBRIS HAD NICKED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. THE CRACK QUICKLY KEEPS ON EXPANDING IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER GETTING NICKED.
NHTSA ODI #11316904
3,000 miles · Feb 11, 2020
Unknown Or Other
WHISTLING NOISE IN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN THE CAR GOES OVER 70 MPH AND THE WIND HITS THE WINDOW AT THE RIGHT ANGLE. 3 FIXES AT THE DEALERSHIP, INCLUDING NEW SEALS. SERVICE MECHANIC SAID ALL THE CARS ON THE LOT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, WHICH IS VERY DISTRACTING.
NHTSA ODI #11308551
20 miles · Feb 11, 2020
Unknown Or Other
HAVE WIND WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH.
NHTSA ODI #11308499
17,000 miles · Feb 6, 2020
Unknown Or Other
I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY SAFE. THERE DOOR/WINDOW AREA IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT A HIGH SPEED BECAUSE THE DOOR AREA SEEMS UNSTABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11307615
1,300 miles · Jan 29, 2020
Unknown Or Other
BLIND SPOT SAFETY WARNING KEEPS POPPING UP AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 8-10 MINS. ALSO A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE FROM DRIVERS SIDE LIKE IF YOUR WINDOW IS OPEN. VERY ANNOYING WHISTLE SOUND.
NHTSA ODI #11302716
600 miles · Dec 28, 2019
Unknown Or Other
WINDSHIELD CRACKED AT 600 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.
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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