Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2022 Hyundai PalisadeRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 319 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. Most complaints involve seat belts (72) and engine (51). The EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
21–22mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
5campaigns
Latest Jan 2026
Owner complaints
319
Top: seat belts
Fuel cost / yr
$2,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Trailer hitches

Park outsideFree remedy

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.

Trailer hitchesReported Aug 18, 2022NHTSA 22V633000

Air bags: side

Remedy pending

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Air bagsReported Jan 23, 2026NHTSA 26V034000

Seat belts: rear

Remedy pending

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.

Seat beltsReported Sep 12, 2025NHTSA 25V607000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 7, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

319 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2021 – Nov 2026
  1. Seat belts72
  2. Engine51
  3. Visibility/wiper35
  4. Electrical system33
  5. Suspension19
  6. Visibility19
  7. Steering18
  8. Power train18
  9. Seats15

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Palisade model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2020542
2021448
2022319
2023411
2024398
2025257
2026131
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
7
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 7, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Seat belts

72 reports
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the seat belt buckles in the second- and third-row seats failed to latch properly. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 20, 2026Seat beltsODI 11772506

Engine

51 reports1 fire
“This is a known issue that should be a recall. The radiator on models made between 2019-2022 have poorly made radiators that break, there is a TSB and it lists it online as an "extremely common" issue but there isn't a recall or a warranty extension.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 2, 2026EngineODI 11775122

Visibility/wiper

35 reports
“The driver-side windshield wiper arm/attachment system malfunctioned. This is the same component area addressed by Hyundai Safety Recall 243 (NHTSA Recall 23V-180). The dealership documented that the driver-side “wiper arm nut backed off causing wiper arm to come off car.” Photographs also show damage/wear to the internal splined mounting area of the wiper arm. The dealership tightened the retaining hardware and returned the existing wiper arm to service rather than replacing the arm. The vehicle and currently installed wiper arm are available for inspection upon request. I also have photographs documenting the condition before and after the dealership service. The driver-side windshield wiper stopped functioning, leaving the driver without a functioning wiper to maintain visibility through the windshield. Had this occurred during rain, snow, or other reduced-visibility conditions, I could have experienced a sudden loss of adequate forward visibility while driving. I am concerned about recurrence because the dealership documented that the retaining nut had backed off, there is visible damage to the wiper arm's splined mounting area, and the existing arm was…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 7, 2026Visibility/wiperODI 11769631
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 7, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Palisade FWD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive
192622$2,850407
Palisade AWD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · All-Wheel Drive
192421$2,950426
  • Palisade FWD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L
    19 city · 26 hwy · $2,850/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Palisade AWD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L
    19 city · 24 hwy · $2,950/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.3%
Overall
5 / 5
Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
15.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 7, 2026Vehicle 15996Vehicle 15974
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2022 Palisade questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have?

5 safety recalls as of Nov 7, 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.

What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems?

Owners filed 319 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are seat belts (72), engine (51), visibility/wiper (35). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Palisade at 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Hyundai Palisade 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 7, 2026