NHTSA has 395 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade[1]. The brakes group is the biggest, with 223 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car, and these are the groups, biggest first.
- Brakes. 223 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the brake pedal going soft or the car lurching and shaking when they brake over bumps, potholes or rough pavement at low speed. Some say the stop took much longer than they expected.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 54 complaints[6]. Owners describe the car braking hard on its own with nothing in the way, and also similar shaking and weak stopping on uneven roads.
- Seat Belts. 52 complaints[7]. Owners describe buckles that will not stay latched, belts that come loose while driving, retractors that stop working, and a belt that feels too short for child seats.
- Unknown Or Other. 35 complaints[8]. These reports do not fit a listed part.
- Suspension. 24 complaints[9]. Owners describe the front wheels shaking at parking speeds, a rough ride and a thumping noise, and some say dealer repairs did not fix it.
- Air Bags. 22 complaints[10].
- Engine. 20 complaints[11].
- Electrical System. 16 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 Palisade is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain (26V034), January 2026. About 568,576 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly (25V607), September 2025. About 568,580 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (24V106), February 2024. About 4,245 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (23V599), August 2023. About 63 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Pump (23V526), July 2023. About 52,109 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Palisade with 3.8L 6-cylinder[22] | 291 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2024 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 541 | 5 |
| 2021 | 446 | 6 |
| 2022 | 315 | 5 |
| 2023 | 408 | 5 |
| 2024 | 395 | 5 |
| 2025 | 252 | 3 |
| 2026 | 130 | 3 |
| 2027 | 5 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Palisade show 395 complaints and 5 recalls for 2024[3]. Among the 8 model years listed, 4 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 3 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (5) and the most are for 2020 (541)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2024 Palisade?
The record shows a vehicle with a clear cluster of braking complaints[2]. Forward collision avoidance and seat belts come next[6][7]. Some reports mention crashes, fires or injuries, and none reports a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so they show what owners chose to file and not how often a problem happens. Check the recalls and crash ratings sections above before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Palisade?
- Brakes lead the complaint list with 223 complaints[2], followed by forward collision avoidance[6] and seat belts[7]. See the problems section for how owners describe each one.
- Does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?
- Yes, the by-year data lists 5 recalls for this model year[3]. The recalls section on this page lists each one.
- How many complaints are there for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade?
- NHTSA has 395 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports and one complaint can name several parts.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Hyundai Palisade?
- See the fuel economy section on this page, which is built from EPA data.
- Is the 2024 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
- Complaint counts are one signal, and they are not adjusted for sales[1]. Read the problems and recalls sections together with the crash ratings section.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Hyundai Palisade
Compare all model years of the Hyundai Palisade
Other Hyundai models from 2024
Similar cars from 2024: small suvs
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 395 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade (15 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 223 complaints name the brakes component group (10 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 6,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Palisade model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Palisade FWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV Early Release AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 54 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 52 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 35 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 24 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 20 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V034, filed January 22, 2026: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V607, filed September 11, 2025: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Buckle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V106, filed February 13, 2024: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V599, filed August 25, 2023: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V526, filed July 27, 2023: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid / Lubricant › Pump. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Palisade AWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV LATER RELEASE AWD: frontal 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV Early Release FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV LATER RELEASE FWD: frontal 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Hyundai Palisade with 3.8L 6-cylinder: rated 291 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PALISADE 4DR SUV AWD: length 196 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,314 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PALISADE 4DR SUV FWD: length 196 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,145 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov