2021 Hyundai Palisade Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

55Engine complaints

12.8%Of all 430 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SEAT BELTS108 · 25.1%

Unspecified / other80 · 18.6%

ENGINE55 · 12.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM52 · 12.1%

VISIBILITY/WIPER48 · 11.2%

Share of the 430 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade overview page.

What owners report

“I was driving on a highway going approximately 80 mph when the car stopped accelerating. It was as if someone switched the car to neutral…”NHTSA complaint 11472492 — filed 07/06/2022

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade: 55 of 430 complaints on file (12.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have in total?

430 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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 09/08/2026.