Hyundai Palisade 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Palisade 2025 and 251 complaints filed by owners. One of them carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning until repaired. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the Hyundai Palisade between 2020 and 2025.
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Hyundai Palisade 2025? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Hyundai Palisade 2025
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 26V034000 · 2026-01-23
What happens
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. 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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 25V607000 · 2025-09-12
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 25V291000 · 2025-05-06 !
Owners are advised to park it outside and away from structures until repaired (fire risk).
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
251 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
8 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 7 injuries · 1 death
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Palisade 2025
- Brakes: 91 (36% of complaints)
- Seat belts: 59 (24% of complaints)
- Air bags: 30 (12% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 26 (10% of complaints)
- Suspension: 13 (5% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Hyundai Palisade 2025
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- Check that every belt latches, retracts properly and is not frayed.
- The air bag light should come on for a second at start-up and go off. Confirm by VIN that air bag recalls were done.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Hyundai Palisade recalls by year
- 2020 : 5 recalls · 541 complaints
- 2021 : 6 recalls · 445 complaints
- 2022 : 5 recalls · 315 complaints
- 2023 : 5 recalls · 406 complaints
- 2024 : 5 recalls · 394 complaints
- 2025 : 3 recalls · 251 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Palisade 2025 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Palisade 2025. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Palisade 2025?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (91 of 251 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 21, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).