Hyundai Palisade recalls

16 official safety recalls for the Hyundai Palisade from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Third-row seat belt status may show incorrectly

    Reported March 19, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V16900046,787 vehicles affected

    Damaged wiring in the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may make the instrument panel show the seat belt as fastened when it is not, so occupants may not be alerted to an unfastened belt, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.

  2. Power seats may fail to detect a person

    Reported March 17, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V16000061,307 vehicles affected

    Second- and third-row power seats may continue moving after contacting someone, potentially trapping a person and causing injury or death. The seat controller and audio, visual and navigation software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

  3. Instrument panel display may fail

    Reported January 26, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V04700041,651 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, hiding safety information such as speed or warning lights and increasing crash risk. The display software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

  4. Side curtain airbags may deploy improperly

    Reported January 22, 2026Model years 2020–2025NHTSA campaign 26V034000568,576 vehicles affected

    Third-row side curtain airbags may deploy improperly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will install protective film over the rear window and remove padding as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.

  5. Seat belt buckles may fail to latch

    Reported September 11, 2025Model years 2020–2025NHTSA campaign 25V607000568,580 vehicles affected

    The seat belt buckles may fail to latch, leaving occupants improperly restrained in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the buckle assemblies free of charge. Until repaired, insert the belt firmly with a quick, direct motion and pull it to confirm it is secured.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

  6. Electric oil pump controller may short and cause a fire

    Reported May 6, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V291000620 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Moisture may collect in the electric oil pump controller and cause an electrical short and fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. Dealers will replace the controller, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
    Consequence
    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Engine valve springs may break

    Reported February 13, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V1060004,245 vehicles affected

    Engine valve springs may break while driving, causing a loss of drive power and possibly a hole in the engine block, which increases crash and fire risk. Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
    Defect
    Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 255.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Occupant detection system may deactivate passenger air bags

    Reported August 25, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V59900063 vehicles affected

    The occupant detection system may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the front passenger air bags, which may then not deploy as intended in a crash and increase injury risk. Dealers will update the system software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles equipped with dark premium suede seats. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the passenger-side front air bags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    Deactivated front passenger air bags will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the ODS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26th, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 249.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  9. Oil pump controller may overheat

    Reported July 27, 2023Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 23V52600052,109 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Damaged electrical components in the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller may cause it to overheat, increasing vehicle fire risk. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the controller as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  10. Brake booster may cause loss of brake assist

    Reported June 8, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V415000322 vehicles affected

    The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause a vacuum leak, reducing power brake assist. This can increase stopping distance and the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
    Consequence
    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 245.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  11. Windshield wipers may fail in snow or ice

    Reported March 17, 2023Model years 2021–2023NHTSA campaign 23V180000167,085 vehicles affected

    Snow or ice buildup may cause the wiper motor to work intermittently or fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the driver-side wiper arm free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY/WIPER
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  12. Tow hitch harness may short and catch fire

    Reported August 18, 2022Model years 2020–2022NHTSA campaign 22V633000244,980 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Debris and moisture on the tow hitch harness circuit board may cause an electrical short and fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TRAILER HITCHES
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  13. Windshield wiper motor may fail

    Reported August 15, 2022Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 22V627000122,949 vehicles affected

    The windshield wiper motor may stop working, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the driver-side wiper arm free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
    Consequence
    Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  14. Excess adhesive may disable instrument display

    Reported May 18, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V353000158 vehicles affected

    Excess adhesive in the instrument cluster may disable the display, hiding meters, gauges and warning lights and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Palisade vehicles. The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.
    Consequence
    A disabled display screen will not show critical information, such as the meters, gauges, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 230.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  15. Contaminated brake fluid may reduce braking

    Reported October 27, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V840000995 vehicles affected

    Contaminated brake fluid may swell the brake master cylinder seals and reduce braking performance, extending stopping distance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the master cylinder and flush the brake fluid, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  16. Mounting bolts may damage side curtain air bags

    Reported November 7, 2019Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 19V80200011,217 vehicles affected

    The mounting bolts may damage the side curtain air bags during deployment, preventing them from inflating properly in a crash. Dealers will install a protective cover on the bolts, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Palisade vehicles. The mounting bolts used to secure the side curtain air bags may damage the side curtain air bags during deployment.
    Consequence
    Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 186.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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