NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (3) and electrical system (2). The EPA rates it 29–34 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
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.
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.
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."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“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. State Farm adjuster also. Insurance totaled it. I tried to get so called black box out but collision repair didn’t have ability.”
“12 volt battery discharged down to 4.2 volts. Could not enter the car or start it. Had to be jump started. Vehicle has 360 miles, new purchase. Having been parked a few days, there is a parasitic load that will allow the battery to discharge under a safe level combined with the features that turn on the vehicle's lighting and computers based on key proximity. I was cleaning the exterior and walking around the vehicle triggers the passive approach by having the key on me. This unfolds the side view mirrors, turns on the lights. According to forums, the passive approach feature consumes over 10 Amps of power and stays active for about 10 minutes each time. After a few times, the battery drops to below operational voltages. It is apparently a lithium polymer battery and many people have already been getting their batteries replaced due to being damaged by this system. I am scheduling to meet with the service dealer to diagnose. There were no warning signs, even in the connected app, the report says everything is healthy. There is no way to know the battery is going low, and should it fail on the road, the lights ignition coils and start stop function of the motor…”
“There is significant delay when I step on the brakes and then there’s delay when I switch to press the gas pedal delaying the moving of the car. This happens often in local roads when at a stop and moving forward. I brought to the dealer to check and they said it’s how the car is but have no fix on it. Many times when I expect the car to move after pressing the gas pedal, there’s a delay of few seconds then the car starts to move. This concerns me a lot as it’s a safety issue.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 35 | 34 | $1,750 | 258 |
| Palisade Hybrid FWD Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 32 | 31 | $1,950 | 283 |
| Palisade Hybrid AWD Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 29 | 30 | 29 | $2,050 | 300 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
3 safety recalls as of Nov 12, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (3), electrical system (2), vehicle speed control (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid at 29–34 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.