2022 Hyundai Palisade Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#6 most-complained of 6 Palisade years
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade ranks 6th out of 6 model years with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any year, and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other Palisade years. It has 306 complaints, 5 recalls, 6 crashes, and 2 fires on file with NHTSA.
- Complaints
- 306
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19 city / 25 hwy
Top 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Seat Belts71 (23%)
- Engine53 (17%)
- Visibility & Wipers53 (17%)
- Other46 (15%)
- Structure & Body39 (13%)
- Electrical System30 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras15 (5%)
- Steering15 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report forward collision alert systems failing to activate before a rear-end crash.
- Some drivers describe brake pedals feeling soft or going further down than normal, with the vehicle not slowing despite hard braking.
- Windshields reportedly crack easily from small road debris, with cracks spreading quickly across the glass.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered while driving on a highway, showering occupants with glass.
- Owners report vehicles catching fire while parked, with fire department findings pointing to wiring issues in some cases.
2022 Hyundai Palisade recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V034000Jan 22, 2026Airbags568,576 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V607000Sep 11, 2025Seat Belts568,580 vehicles
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
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.
Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
- NHTSA 23V180000Mar 17, 2023Visibility & Wipers167,085 vehicles
Visibility/wiper
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.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
2022 Hyundai Palisade fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Palisade years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
- Among Palisade model years, 2022 has the lowest complaint index (0) and is ranked 6th out of 6 years, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other years of the same model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
- NHTSA complaints are led by Seat Belts (71 complaints, 23% share), followed by Engine (53 complaints, 17%) and Visibility & Wipers (53 complaints, 17%).
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Palisade, covering airbags, seat belts, windshield wipers, structure/body (tow hitch harness), and the electrical system (instrument cluster).
- How does the 2022 Palisade compare to other model years?
- The 2022 Palisade has a complaint index of 0, lower than 2020 (40), 2021 (20), 2023 (60), 2024 (100), and 2025 (80), making it the best-scoring year in the lineup.