repaired · 2026 Q3
Side/window: curtain
NewRisk. Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2025 Hyundai PalisadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 257 owner complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-607 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Hyundai Palisade has problems
257 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
91Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
61Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
31Air bags
27Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
14Seats
14Suspension
12Engine
10Steering
9Vehicle speed control
6714 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 91 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 61 | 1 |
| Air bags | 31 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 27 | 2 |
| Seats | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 67 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 Hyundai Palisade 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
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Fluid/lubricant: pump
Park outsideRisk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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
2025 vs. every other Palisade 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 median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Hyundai Palisade safety ratings
2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, and the recalls they led to.
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In owners' words
What Palisade owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2025 Hyundai Palisade intermittently experiences an abnormally high engine idle of approximately 1,500 RPM during the first few minutes of driving. The condition occurs randomly and is not present on every trip. While stopped at stop signs or intersections with my foot firmly on the brake pedal,…
While driving over a bumpy service road to enter a highway, the ABS and traction control systems reacted and applied braking which caused me to have no control of my brakes and I was unable to stop my car and entered the highway without the ability to stop at the stop sign. Fortunately, there were…
When exiting a parking lot going about 6 miles an hour I approached a stop sign. When I attempted to stop my vehicle the antilock brakes engaged and vehicle would not stop. I pressed harder on the brake but it did nothing. The vehicle finally did stop but I was half a car length into the street. I…
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