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2021 Hyundai PalisadeProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 582 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
582
Crashes
16
Fires
3
Recalls
6
TSBs
131
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 582 complaints, 16 crashes, 3 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

cracked windshield with no impact

6 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
2

rodents chewed wires due to soy based wiring

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

voice recognition navigation voice not working

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

white paint peeling flaking

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

vibration at high speeds and awd not engaging properly

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat BeltsHIGH

113 owners reported seat belts issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

51
0–30K
8
30–60K
7
60–90K
5
90–120K
4
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (51 reports) • Median: 4K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts (113 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts113 (19%)
Other83 (14%)
Engine62 (11%)
Electrical53 (9%)
Visibility50 (9%)
Suspension31 (5%)
Drivetrain25 (4%)
Structure:body19 (3%)

2021 Hyundai Palisade: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, with 113 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 3,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

25
20
69
21
47
22
71
23
79
24
136
25
155
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

21V840000Dec 2021

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.

22V627000Dec 2022

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

22V633000Park OutsideOct 2022

TRAILER HITCHES

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

23V180000May 2023

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

25V607000Jun 2026

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.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2021 Hyundai Palisade NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE24021ClosedOpened Aug 2024 · closed Dec 2025

Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch

SEAT BELTS

RQ22005ClosedOpened Dec 2022 · closed May 2023

Windshield Wiper Failure

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

The worst model year for the Hyundai Palisade is the 2020 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is windows / windshield.

2021 Hyundai Palisade vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

582

Class avg

242

2.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 582 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Hyundai Palisade: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade is related to the seat belts, with 113 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 582 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA rates the 2021 Hyundai Palisade 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Hyundai Palisade problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Palisade problems start?
Based on 78 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 3,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Hyundai Palisade data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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