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2021 Hyundai Palisade Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 31 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, 7% of its 435 total complaints. No related recall is on file, and the reported median mileage at failure is 150 miles, though many owners describe issues appearing much later.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
31
7% of 435
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
150 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear shocks or struts reportedly fail or leak, producing a knocking, clunking, or popping noise from the back of the vehicle, especially over bumps at low speed.
  • Some owners describe a bumpy, unstable ride on rough roads that they trace to rear suspension components confirmed as faulty by a dealership.
  • One owner reported vibration and rumbling from the rear suspension noticeable at highway speed shortly after buying the vehicle.
  • Rattling and vibration were also reported coming from areas near the seat belt connector, sunroof, and dash HUD module, which owners linked to the general noise complaints.
  • Several reports mention the rear strut/shock issue continuing to appear across a range of mileages, with no warning lights accompanying the noise.

When 2021 Hyundai Palisade suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2020, latest Jun 4, 2026.

2021 Hyundai Palisade suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2020Apr 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Jan 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2024 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Palisade model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202065 (12%)
  2. 202131 (7%)
  3. 202219 (6%)
  4. 202331 (8%)
  5. 202422 (6%)
  6. 202518 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension problems on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA lists 31 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2021 model year, which is 7% of the 435 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Palisade's suspension?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Palisade.
What is the main suspension complaint owners report?
The most common pattern described is a knocking or popping noise from the rear shocks or struts, especially over bumps or on rough roads.
Did any suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these suspension, wheels & tires complaints.
How does the 2021 Palisade compare to other years for this issue?
The 2020 Palisade had more complaints in this area (65, or 12% share) than the 2021 model (31, or 7%), while later years like 2022-2025 show similar or lower shares.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.