2025 Hyundai Palisade Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 Palisade years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade has 245 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #2 highest of 6 Palisade model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (96 complaints, 39% of the total). Complaints report 8 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 245
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19 city / 25 hwy
Top 2025 Hyundai Palisade problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes96 (39%)
- Seat Belts57 (23%)
- Other44 (18%)
- Airbags31 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (10%)
- Engine20 (8%)
- Structure & Body19 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires18 (7%)
- Steering10 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (4%)
2025 Hyundai Palisade recalls
3 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 25V291000May 6, 2025Transmission & Powertrain620 vehiclesPark Outside
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Palisade years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade ranks #2 of 6 among Palisade model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 245 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (96 complaints), seat belts (57 complaints), and airbags (31 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 8,000 miles.
- Does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, most recently reported 2026, covering airbags, seat belts, and transmission & powertrain.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
- EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Palisade at 21.5 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.