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2025 Hyundai Palisade: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 252 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Palisade, and the biggest groups are brakes and seat belts[1][2][3]. It also has 3 recalls, so check the recall status of any specific vehicle before you buy[4].
Most reported problems
NHTSA lists 252 owner complaints for this model year[1]. Eight mention a crash, one mentions a fire, and seven mention injuries. One death is reported[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, and one complaint can name more than one component.
Here are the largest component groups:
| Component group | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes[2] | 96 |
| Seat belts[3] | 60 |
| Unknown or other[6] | 45 |
| Air bags[7] | 31 |
| Forward collision avoidance[8] | 26 |
| Suspension[9] | 14 |
| Seats[10] | 13 |
| Engine[11] | 12 |
Brakes. This is the biggest group. It includes 5 crashes, 1 fire and 6 injuries, and the median mileage at failure is 6,500[2]. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe the anti-lock braking system seeming to kick in at low speed over bumps or rough ground. They say the car then lurches or shakes and takes longer to stop. Some say the dealer could not reproduce the problem[2].
Seat belts. This group has 60 complaints[3] and 1 crash[3]. The median mileage at failure is 15,000[3]. In the sample we read, owners describe belts that will not latch or that come undone while driving. Others describe waiting on the recall repair[3]. See the recall section below.
Forward collision avoidance. This group has 26 complaints, with 1 crash and 1 injury[8]. In the sample we read, owners describe sudden braking at low speed, and some of the stories overlap with the brake complaints[8].
Air bags. There are 31 complaints with no crashes or injuries[7]. In the sample we read, In the sample we read, owners often describe getting a recall notice while repair parts were not yet available[7].[7].
Suspension, seats and engine each have fewer than 15 complaints[9][10][11]. We would not call any of them a common problem.
Recalls
NHTSA has 3 recalls on file for the 2025 Palisade[4]. Newest first[4]:
- Third-row curtain air bags (26V034). Filed January 22, 2026[12] and covering 568,576 vehicles from model years 2020 to 2025[12]. The curtain air bags beside the third row may not deploy properly, and the vehicles do not meet the federal standard for ejection mitigation. That raises the risk of injury in a crash. The planned fix is a protective film on the rear window, with padding removed where needed. Final remedy letters were planned in phases from June 2026 through December 2026, so do not assume a given vehicle has been fixed[12].
- Seat belt buckles (25V607). Filed September 11, 2025[13] and covering 568,580 vehicles from model years 2020 to 2025[13]. Buckles in the driver, passenger and second-row window seats may not latch. A belt that is not latched may not hold you in a crash. Until the repair, the recall advises pushing the belt firmly into the buckle and tugging on it to confirm it is secure. Dealers will replace the buckle assemblies. Final remedy letters were planned in phases from June 2026 through December 2026, so a given vehicle may still be waiting[13].
- Transmission oil pump controller (25V291). Filed May 6, 2025[14] and covering 620 vehicles from model year 2025 only[14]. A weak seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may let moisture reach the circuit board. That can cause an electrical short and a fire, whether parked or driving. Until repair, owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings. The fix is a new controller from the dealer[14].
Use the VIN lookup on NHTSA.gov to see whether a specific vehicle is covered[12][13].
Fuel economy
The EPA lists two versions, both with a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine, an Automatic (S8) and Regular fuel[5][15].
| Version | City / Highway / Combined MPG | EPA annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive[5] | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 |
| All-wheel drive[15] | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 |
The annual cost uses the EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new[5][15].
Safety ratings
NHTSA gives both the all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive versions 5 stars for frontal crash and 4 stars for rollover[16][17]. NHTSA's rollover risk figure is 14.3% for all-wheel drive[16] and 15.9% for front-wheel drive[17].
Engine and size
The EPA test car list shows the 3.8L 6-cylinder engine rated at 291 hp[18]. Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.
How 2025 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 counts for each Palisade model year[4]:
| 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 |
The 2025 model year has fewer complaints and fewer recalls than every year from 2020 to 2024[4]. It has more complaints than 2026 and 2027, the same number of recalls as 2026, and more recalls than 2027[4]. These counts are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so treat them as a rough guide.
Should you buy a used 2025 Palisade?
The 2025 Palisade has fewer complaints and recalls on file than 2020 to 2024, but it still has 3 recalls and 252 complaints[4][1]. Two of the recalls involve seat belt buckles and third-row curtain air bags, and the final remedy letters for both were planned through December 2026[12][13]. Before you buy, Before you buy, run the VIN on NHTSA.gov[12][13] and ask the seller for proof that each recall repair is done.. If you plan to carry people in the third row or in the second-row window seats, that check matters most. Owners also describe low-speed braking trouble over bumps in a sample of complaints, so a careful test drive on rough pavement is sensible[2].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
- By NHTSA complaint count, brakes lead with 96 complaints, followed by seat belts with 60[2][3]. These are unverified owner reports.
- Does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?
- Yes, 3 recalls are on file[4]. They cover third-row curtain air bags (26V034), seat belt buckles (25V607) and the transmission oil pump controller (25V291)[12][13][14][4].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
- The EPA rates front-wheel drive at 22 MPG combined and all-wheel drive at 21 MPG combined[5][15].
- How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
- NHTSA gives it 5 stars for frontal crash and 4 stars for rollover in both drive versions[16][17].
- Is 2025 a better Palisade year than earlier ones?
- It has fewer complaints (252) and fewer recalls (3) than each year from 2020 to 2024, but the counts are not adjusted for sales[4].
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 252 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade (8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 96 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 6,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 60 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 15,000). 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
- 45 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 31 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 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 25V291, filed May 6, 2025: 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 AWD: frontal 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: frontal 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 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