2026 Hyundai Palisade recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 136 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are seats (50), electrical system (34), unknown or other (18). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 20–21 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any Palisade model year from 2020 to 2026. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 4.6 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Seat belts · rear/other · buckle assembly
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.
Risk: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.
Seats · mid/rear assembly · power adjust
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
Risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
My vehicle suffered a complete loss of power when trying to accelerate from a low rate of speed. This has now happened twice while driving and poses a safety risk to me and my family. The problem has not been reproduced by the dealer. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer. There was no warning or symptoms before the problem occured. Warning lamps appeared afte…
Our 2026 Hyundai Palisade has experienced repeated dangerous electrical failures while driving. XXX All instrument displays went completely black while driving. The engine continued running. Gateway Hyundai in Fargo, ND, checked the vehicle but verbally reported finding no diagnostic codes. XXX While driving on the highway at night, the interior displays and exterior lights r…
I was slowly pulling into parking place in front of school. Person in car next to space I was pulling into confirmed this). The car seemed to accurate on it’s own. (Person in car confirmed). Absolutely no warning lights or beeps went off. It did not brake. It jumped the curb and hit stump that must have made it veer left into light pole. Collision place towed and inspected. St…
Safety ratings
2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A FWD
2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A AWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade.
Palisade AWD
Auto (S8) · 6 cyl · 3.5 L
Regular
Palisade FWD
Auto (S8) · 6 cyl · 3.5 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, most recently for seat belts · rear/other · buckle assembly (03/20/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are seats (50), electrical system (34), unknown or other (18).
Is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade safe?
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2026 a good year for the Hyundai Palisade?
The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any Palisade model year from 2020 to 2026. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 4.6 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade get?
EPA ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade range from 20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: PALISADE, PALISADE HYBRID, Palisade.