Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
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The 2022 Hyundai Palisade has 296 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade has 296 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is seatbelts at 65 complaints, typically surfacing around 31,050 miles (~$500 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Palisade | 518 | 5 |
| 2021 Palisade | 416 | 6 |
| 2022 Palisade (this page) | 296 | 5 |
| 2023 Palisade | 384 | 5 |
| 2024 Palisade | 371 | 5 |
| 2025 Palisade | 232 | 3 |
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Driver-assist features on the tested model: Electronic stability control: Standard · Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2022 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: visibility is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 17,400 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 5 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 6.2/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →Update to previously filed complaint number: 11608439. Safety issue has been resolved. Initial complaint was due to defective seatbelt receiver buckle. Van Hyundai Carrollton dealership and Hyundai customer service refused to repair the issue under existing warranty, both…
Sunroof shattered. We were traveling on I70 in eastern Colorado. The temperature outside was just below freezing and the temperature inside was set to between 72 and 78. We heard a loud bang and we were showered with broken glass. My wife, two sons and I received minor cuts. My…
2022 Hyundai Palisade had issue with wipers (stopping at 5 inch from designated place), it was reported and repaired previously in 2023 by Hyundai Dealer. However, recently after cold weather, drive side wiper arm was bent inward and passenger side wiper was not working. It is…
Premature radiator failure that could lead to engine failure while driving. Common problem with Radiator at low milage. Cracks and looses coolant at lower drivers side.
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Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 296 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade is a higher-risk ownership prospect. Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open. The record behind that call: Visibility: 42 complaints, classified severe; Engine: 29 complaints, classified severe; Reliability score 6.2/10 — around the segment average; 5 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the seatbelts first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 65 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 31,050 miles. Average repair cost runs about $500 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 6.2 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 296 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is seatbelts. Typical failure occurs around 31,050 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is seatbelts, with 65 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 31,050 miles. Average repair cost runs about $500 at an independent shop.
The seatbelts is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 31,050 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 296 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.