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2021 Hyundai Palisade Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Seat Belts — runs 6.0× the fleet median for that category across the 345 model-years tracked on this site.
412Complaints
6Recalls
8Crashes
1Fires
19Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Seat Belts (25.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Seat Belts complaints here are 6.0× the median for that category across the 345 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Seat Belts104 · 25.2%RecalledRecall 25V607000
Electrical System49 · 11.9%not available
Engine49 · 11.9%not available
Visibility/wiper47 · 11.4%RecalledRecall 23V180000
Suspension30 · 7.3%not available
Power Train21 · 5.1%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS104 · 25.2%
Unspecified / other77 · 18.7%
ENGINE49 · 11.9%
VISIBILITY/WIPER47 · 11.4%
SUSPENSION30 · 7.3%
POWER TRAIN21 · 5.1%
STRUCTURE:BODY16 · 3.9%
TRAILER HITCHES13 · 3.2%
STEERING12 · 2.9%

Percentages are the share of the 412 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid

NHTSA campaign 21V840000 · 2021 · reported 10/27/2021

Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

NHTSA campaign 22V627000 · 2022 · reported 08/15/2022

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Trailer Hitches

NHTSA campaign 22V633000 · 2022 · reported 08/18/2022

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · Park outside  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility/wiper

NHTSA campaign 23V180000 · 2023 · reported 03/17/2023

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 25V607000 · 2025 · reported 09/12/2025

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window:curtain

NHTSA campaign 26V034000 · 2026 · reported 01/23/2026

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“When locking in the seat belt it will click and lock and a few seconds later will unlock. 4 of the seats are doing this…”NHTSA complaint 11493904 — filed 11/17/2022 · SEAT BELTS
“In the middle row captain's chairs, the seat belts constantly come unbuckled even while moving... I've had 11 adults and nine children sitting in those…”NHTSA complaint 11458865 — filed 03/29/2022 · SEAT BELTS
“2nd row captains chair seatbelts are very hard to click together. The receiving end of the seat belt is recessed very far into the chair…”NHTSA complaint 11458380 — filed 03/25/2022 · SEAT BELTS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

Seat belts issues are the most-reported category, cited in 104 of 412 NHTSA complaints (25.2%), followed by unspecified/other issues (77), electrical system (49), engine (49). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have?

412 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V840000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.