Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Seats (38% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Seats complaints here are 7.7× the median for that category across the 350 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 49 · 38% | Recalled | Recall 26V160000 |
| Electrical System | 33 · 25.6% | Recalled | Recall 26V047000 |
| Engine | 17 · 13.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 16 · 12.4% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 · 4.7% | No official action | — |
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.
Percentages are the share of the 129 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V047000 · 2026 · reported 01/27/2026
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V160000 · 2026 · reported 03/17/2026
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V169000 · 2026 · reported 03/20/2026
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“On September 15, 2026, my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy would not start and could not be driven. AAA responded, tested the 12-volt battery, and advised…”NHTSA complaint 11767619 — filed 09/28/2026 · SEATS
“There was a recall for my 3rd row seat, my car sat at the dealer for 6 months due to it. They tell me they…”NHTSA complaint 11763411 — filed 09/10/2026 · SEATS
“Seats still don't work after recall fix on 2nd and 3rd row. Front seats also do not work when moving 2nd row seat front to…”NHTSA complaint 11762119 — filed 09/04/2026 · SEATS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Seats issues are the most-reported category, cited in 49 of 129 NHTSA complaints (38%), followed by electrical system (33), engine (17), power train (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
129 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 26V047000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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.
