repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
NewRisk. A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Hyundai Palisade HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control
1Seats
1Service brakes
1Seat belts
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Mid/rear assembly: power adjust
NewRisk. A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Palisade Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Palisade Hybrid median. How we score
'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid safety ratings
2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Palisade Hybrid owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was slowly pulling into parking place in front of school. Person in car next to space I was pulling into confirmed this). The car seemed to accurate on it’s own. (Person in car confirmed). Absolutely no warning lights or beeps went off. It did not brake. It jumped the curb and hit stump that must…
I was on the highway and I hit the Cruise Control to engage “smart adaptive cruise control.” I received a warning light that said “Conditions for smart cruise control not met.” The car immediately began to decelerate. I could see that the light for the cruise control was still on. I hit the cruise…
While driving my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, the vehicle has repeatedly applied the brakes suddenly and without warning, especially approaching a specific overpass on my normal route and is fully repeatable. This only happens in the curb lane; the middle and passing lanes are fine. There is no…
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