Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2024 Hyundai PalisadeRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 398 owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade. Most complaints involve service brakes (216) and seat belts (54). 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
398
Top: service brakes
Fuel cost / yr
$2,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

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

Power train: fluid

Park outsideFree remedy

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

Power trainReported Jul 27, 2023NHTSA 23V526000

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

398 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2023 – Oct 2026
  1. Service brakes216
  2. Seat belts54
  3. Forward collision avoidance54
  4. Suspension25
  5. Air bags22
  6. Electrical system16
  7. Engine16
  8. Steering15
  9. Power train14

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
15
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
9
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

Service brakes

216 reports10 crashes
“I am reporting a serious potential braking-system safety defect involving my 2024 Hyundai Palisade Night AWD. I experienced steering-wheel vibration when braking and an incident in which the brakes were extremely difficult to apply effectively, leaving me unable to stop in an emergency as needed. This created a serious risk of a collision and injury to me, my passengers, and others on the road. I am concerned that the vehicle’s braking system may not perform reliably when rapid or emergency stopping is required. My vehicle was serviced at Morrie’s 394 Hyundai in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Following an extended period of recall-related service beginning March 20, 2026, the vehicle was marked ready on July 3, 2026, under Repair Order #[XXX]. I subsequently brought the vehicle back on July 6, 2026, under Repair Order #[XXX], reporting rattling and grinding associated with driving and braking. The dealership documented resurfacing all four brake rotors. I am concerned that the steering-wheel vibration and serious difficulty stopping may indicate a braking problem that requires further investigation. The July service documentation references a “Vehicle Health Report…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 16, 2026Unknown or other, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11771722

Seat belts

54 reports
“A rear seatbelt recall notification was made in September of 2025. I made multiple follow up phone calls with Hyundai in regards to this recall as I have a child that sits in the rear seat. Every time I called, I was informed the part(s) were not in. It has now been over a year with no remedy in sight. It does not seem like there is any desire to fix this recall and it will remain outstanding for the entirety of the vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Seat beltsODI 11773993

Forward collision avoidance

54 reports4 crashes
“The vehicle brakes malfunctioned while driving over bumpy pavement in a parking lot. There was a loss of ability to stop the vehicle, the breaks seemed locked or ineffective. This cause me to come close to rear ending the vehicle in front of me. My foot was pushed FIRMLY on the break and the vehicle seemed to continue to lurch forward. The collision warning alarm was sounding and the brake pedal was vibrating.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 29, 2026Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11760672
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
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small 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$2,850404
Palisade AWD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · All-Wheel Drive
192421$2,950420
  • 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

4 tested variants
Overall rating
—/ 5
Not rated
Hyundai Palisade SUV Later Release AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.3%
Overall
— / 5
Hyundai Palisade SUV Later Release FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
15.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Hyundai Palisade SUV Early Release 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 Early Release 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 20628Vehicle 20627Vehicle 19553
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

2024 Palisade questions

How many recalls does the 2024 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 2024 Hyundai Palisade problems?

Owners filed 398 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (216), seat belts (54), forward collision avoidance (54). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Palisade at 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2024 Hyundai Palisade?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Hyundai Palisade 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 7, 2026