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2026 Hyundai Palisade

Based on reports from 41 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
41
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
3
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 41 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.5x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

8 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical8 (20%)
Other5 (12%)
Speed Control5 (12%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control4 (10%)
Drivetrain3 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (7%)
Seats3 (7%)
Fuel System2 (5%)

2026 Hyundai Palisade: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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.

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Recall History (1 recall)

26V047000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

2026 Hyundai Palisade vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

41

Class avg

6

7.5x 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. 41 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2026 Hyundai Palisade: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2026 Hyundai Palisade is related to the electrical, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2026 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has 41 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Yes, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade has 1 recall 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 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,100 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.
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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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