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2024 Hyundai Palisade Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 29 of 385 complaints (8%) on the 2024 Hyundai Palisade, with a median failure mileage of 475. NHTSA recall 24V106000 covers engine valve springs that may break and damage the engine block, with no drive/park-outside restriction listed.

Engine complaints
29
8% of 385
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
475 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report engine valve springs breaking, tied to recall 24V106000, sometimes with long delays waiting for replacement parts.
  • Some vehicles showed sudden loss of acceleration or failure to respond when the accelerator was pressed, in one case nearly causing a rear-end collision.
  • High oil consumption was reported very early in ownership, with owners needing to add several quarts of oil in well under 3,000 miles.
  • Engine compartment fires occurred in a small number of cases, including one where smoke filled the cabin and the front of the vehicle was engulfed.
  • Owners described engine shaking accompanied by a check engine light shortly before a fire originated near the engine compartment.

When 2024 Hyundai Palisade engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2024, latest Aug 10, 2026.

2024 Hyundai Palisade engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2024May 2024Oct 2024Oct 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2024 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade

  1. NHTSA 24V106000Feb 13, 2024Engine4,245 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

    Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 255.

Engine complaints by Palisade model year

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

  1. 2020146 (27%)
  2. 202163 (14%)
  3. 202253 (17%)
  4. 202345 (11%)
  5. 202429 (8%)
  6. 202520 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have an engine recall?
Yes. Recall 24V106000, reported February 13, 2024, covers engine valve springs that may break while driving, which can cause loss of drive power or a hole in the engine block. Dealers replace the engine sub-assembly free of charge.
How common are engine complaints on the 2024 Palisade?
NHTSA lists 29 engine complaints for the 2024 Palisade, which is 8% of the 385 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2024 Palisade is 475 miles.
Were there any injuries or fires linked to engine problems?
NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 injury associated with engine-area complaints on the 2024 Palisade, though no crashes were reported.
Is engine complaint volume higher on the 2024 Palisade than other years?
No. The 2020 Palisade had 146 engine complaints (27% share) and the 2021 model had 63 (14%), both higher than the 2024 model's 29 complaints (8%).

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.