NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags protecting third-row passengers may deploy incorrectly during a crash, reducing protection from ejection.
This page covers 6 recalls, 279 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade.
21–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.2 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Seat belt complaints dominate the 2022 Palisade owner reports by a wide margin. The most common pattern involves the driver-side seat belt buckle releasing on its own while the vehicle is in motion, owners describe this happening repeatedly over time, with some reporting it occurring multiple times within a single week. Visibility and wiper complaints make up the second-largest group, though the reported symptoms are more varied. Engine issues form the third cluster, where owners frequently describe excessive oil consumption that develops gradually and requires extended back-and-forth with dealerships before repairs are authorized. A smaller number of engine complaints reference a software update that owners say altered how the vehicle manages speed on downhill grades, with some reporting the brakes now carry more load on descents than they did before the update.
279
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade has 6 recalls, the most serious being a tow hitch harness that can develop an electrical short from debris and moisture buildup on its circuit board, creating a fire risk whether the vehicle is parked or in motion.
Two recalls involve occupant restraint systems. The side curtain airbags for third-row passengers can deploy improperly in a crash, failing to provide adequate ejection protection. Separately, seat belt buckles in the driver, front passenger, and second-row window seats can fail to latch at all, meaning those occupants would not be restrained in a collision.
The instrument cluster display has its own set of concerns. On certain vehicles, excessive adhesive applied during manufacturing can disable the screen entirely, while on others a faulty internal electrical connection produces the same result: the driver loses access to gauges, warning lights, and malfunction indicators. Because these share the same real-world consequence, owners should be aware that two distinct manufacturing issues can cause that display to go dark. Rounding out the list, the windshield wiper motor can cut out or stop working altogether when snow or ice loads up on the windshield, leaving the driver with no way to clear their view in winter conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags protecting third-row passengers may deploy incorrectly during a crash, reducing protection from ejection.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will install protective film over the rear window and remove padding as needed to correct air bag deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch, preventing the belt from securing properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Snow or ice buildup on the windshield can cause the windshield wiper motor to operate intermittently or stop working entirely.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Debris and moisture can collect on the tow hitch harness circuit board, causing an electrical short that may start a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit at no cost to prevent the electrical short.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An internal electrical connection in the instrument cluster LCD screen may fail, causing the screen to stop working and preventing you from seeing vehicle information, warnings, and warning lights.
What the fix does
Hyundai will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the instrument cluster assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster assembly may contain excessive adhesive that disables the display screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
