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2021 Hyundai Palisade Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 403 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in seat belts. Owners whose Palisade has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 403 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade:

Seat belts94 complaints
Unknown or other57 complaints
Electrical system43 complaints
Visibility/wiper41 complaints
Suspension30 complaints
Engine27 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"2021 palisade calligraphy - while driving on highway (comfor mode - cruise control) htrac error light came on. after stopping and shutting car off the error resolved for a few minutes and then came back on while driving. noticed no power to rear wheels while driving - snowed …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2020
"I was unable to use my seatbelt because the end that accepts the strap, would not allow the seatbelt to click in to the device. i had to drive without a seatbelt several miles. i tried probably 20 times to get it to click in before giving up. my husband was able to somehow re…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2024
"Update to complaint #11631235 at time of original complaint submission, i was unable to figure out how to share the video documentation of the vehicle speedomoter defect. having since figured it out, i want to share this evidence with the nhtsa"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2024

NHTSA recall campaigns (6)

Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
27/10/2021 · 21V840000
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.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
15/08/2022 · 22V627000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Trailer hitches
18/08/2022 · 22V633000
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 accum…
Visibility/wiper
17/03/2023 · 23V180000
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.
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
12/09/2025 · 25V607000
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.
Air bags:side/window:curtain
23/01/2026 · 26V034000
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…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Palisade been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Palisade has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

Based on 403 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade are seat belts, unknown or other, electrical system.

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Palisade has had seat belts or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

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All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.