Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may experience abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to meet this commitment, Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the Seat Belt Buckle under this condition to 15 years/150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Hyundai Palisade seatbelts problems
moderate Owners of the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have filed 65 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
Complaints
65
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Palisade | 40 |
| 2021 Palisade | 97 |
| 2022 Palisade (this page) | 65 |
| 2023 Palisade | 48 |
| 2024 Palisade | 33 |
| 2025 Palisade | 33 |
| 2026 Palisade | 4 |
What stands out
Owners have filed 65 seatbelts complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 7 model years of Hyundai Palisade in our records for seatbelts problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Certain 2020-2025MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles may experience abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation. Hyundai has extended warranty coverage for the seat belt buckle under this condition to 15 years/150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain 2020-2025MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles may experience abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation. Follow the procedure in this TSB to inspect the concerning seat belt buckle(s) for abnormal symptoms with buckle insertion, ejection feeling, sound, or potential debris that influences operation. If any of the above symptoms are found, replace the seat belt buckle(s). Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the seat belt buckle under this condition to 15 years/150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Please note that any vehicles under 15 years/150,000 miles are covered by this TSB,
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain 2020-2025MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles may experience abnormal seat belt buckle(s) operation. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the seat belt buckle under this condition to 15 years/150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Please note that any vehicles under 15 years/150,000 miles and within the original 5 years/60,000 miles are still subject to this warranty extension under TSB 25-BE-010H.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain 2020 - 2024MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles may experience seat belts that are twisted due to excessive space in the D-ring. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the seat belts under this condition to 10 years/100,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the service procedure in this TSB to visually inspect and replace seat belts that are twisted due to excessive space in the D-ring.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Seatbelt failures are widespread across all seating positions in 2022 Palisades. The core issue: buckle receptacles do not engage reliably when the tongue is inserted. Owners describe needing multiple attempts—sometimes 3 to 5 tries—to get a buckle to "click" and catch. Even when they do latch, the seatbelt frequently comes undone on its own during normal driving, at highway speeds, during turns, and while stopped in traffic—without the owner touching the release button.
Children have particular trouble; many report kids unable to buckle themselves due to deeply recessed receptacles, and parents discovering seatbelts disengaged after hearing the warning chime mid-drive. One owner documented the middle-row receptacle failing 1/3 to 2/3 of the time despite proper insertion. Another reports seatbelts require a specific light-touch insertion technique to work, and one buckle only latches if the release button is held while inserting the tongue.
Some owners replaced faulty receptacles at dealerships and achieved reliable operation afterward. Hyundai issued recall 25V607000 for defective buckle assemblies in September 2025, but as of March 2026, replacement parts remain on nationwide backorder with no estimated availability. One owner was told 16 weeks out. Multiple dealers falsely claim no such parts exist or no complaints are on file. Owners report dealerships prioritizing fleet vehicles (like Enterprise rentals) while personal vehicles with the same defect wait. Parents are understandably terrified driving children in a vehicle where restraints cannot be trusted.
Same Hyundai Palisade seatbelts reports on nearby years: 2020 · 2021 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025
Failure modes owners describe
Seatbelt buckle assembly fails to latch or latches intermittently
The buckle receptacle does not reliably engage when the tongue is inserted. Owners report having to push the tongue in multiple times (3-5+ attempts) before it catches, or it engages partially but incompletely. The issue affects driver, front passenger, second-row captain seats, and third-row seats.
When: Occurs throughout ownership; some reports note worsening over time or with cold weather. Mileage range 18,200 to 67,000 reported.
Symptoms owners cite: Tongue inserts but does not lock into buckle; Multiple attempts required to achieve full latch; Buckle receptacle is deeply recessed, making engagement difficult; Partial click followed by failure to fully secure; Issue intermittent and hard for dealers to replicate on demand
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships have replaced faulty buckle receptacles with OEM parts. One owner reported successful repair after demonstrating failure to dealer; another had warranty replacement at different dealership after first dealership refused. Parts availability is severely limited; no timeline provided in many cases.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 25V607000 (Seat Belts) issued for defective seatbelt buckle assemblies. Extended warranty offered for additional replacements in some cases. Most owners report parts are on nationwide backorder with no estimated repair date as of early 2026. Hyundai corporate has acknowledged limited parts availability and no defined repair timeline in writing to at least one complainant.
Seatbelt unexpectedly unlatches during driving without user action
After properly buckling the seatbelt, it comes undone on its own while the vehicle is in motion, at highway speeds, during turns, and in stop-and-go traffic. Occurs with no force applied to the release button. Happens repeatedly on the same vehicle and across multiple rows. Issue persists even after owner has verified the latch is fully engaged by pulling on it.
When: Throughout ownership; some reports note recent onset (late 2024 onward). One owner experienced it in fall 2024 and again 2-3 weeks later; another reports 10+ occurrences. Incidents across all seating positions.
Symptoms owners cite: Seatbelt releases during normal driving without button press; Occurs at highway speeds and in stop-and-go traffic; Happens repeatedly during single drive or multiple drives; Occurs even when owner verifies full latch by pulling; Seatbelt warning chime sounds when belt comes undone; In some cases, seatbelt appears to click but disengages shortly after; Issue worsens progressively over time on same vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented in most narratives. One owner reports seatbelt was replaced after dealer observed it; another reports front passenger seatbelt was replaced by Hyundai. Most owners have not had repair completed due to parts unavailability.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 25V607000 (Seat Belts) addresses this defect. Recall issued September 2025; as of March 2026, parts still not available in most regions. One owner reports being told repair will not be available for another 16 weeks as of March 2026. Hyundai has not provided loaner vehicles despite safety-critical nature of issue. Multiple owners report dealerships claim no record of complaints or that parts do not exist.
Seatbelt receptacle (buckle female end) is faulty from factory
The female receptacle component on captain seats and middle-row passengers seats does not hold the tongue securely. Tongue may slip out moments after latching, or receptacle does not engage at all. Specific to certain seat positions, notably middle row captain seat and rear passenger seats.
When: Issues reported shortly after purchase (within months in some cases) and persist for years. One owner reports issue present at first check in 2023 and still ongoing.
Symptoms owners cite: Tongue disconnects from buckle seconds after insertion without user action; Receptacle fails to catch tongue despite full insertion attempt; Requires 3-5 attempts per use to achieve engagement; Tongue comes completely undone during driving; Problem intermittent (1/3 to 2/3 of usage attempts); Issue specific to one seat while others function normally; Occurs with passengers of different sizes and ages
Repairs/costs cited: Faulty receptacles have been replaced with OEM middle passenger seatbelt receptacle components. After replacement, latching became fully reliable in at least one documented case. Dealerships initially resisted diagnosis, claiming inability to replicate despite owner demonstration.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Not explicitly recalled in narratives, though one owner mentions 'Hyundai major safety recall 283.' Issue predates formal recall notification for many owners who reported it during regular service visits without receiving remedy. Extended warranty may cover replacement if issue arises post-recall issuance.
Seatbelt buckle does not latch when tongue is inserted under pressure or at certain insertion angles
The buckle mechanism requires a specific technique or light hand to engage; using normal pressure or full force to insert the tongue prevents locking. Some buckles only latch when the release button is simultaneously depressed during insertion, which is not normal operation.
When: Reported within ownership period; some owners note worse performance in cold weather.
Symptoms owners cite: Buckle fails to latch when tongue inserted with normal or firm pressure; Requires slow, light insertion or depressing release button simultaneously to latch; Buckle latches when release button is held down during insertion—abnormal behavior; Dealer can replicate with full weight insertion but claims no safety concern; Children unable to operate buckle reliably with booster seats; Buckle recessed, making proper insertion technique difficult for children and shorter passengers
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented in narratives for this specific symptom pattern. One owner reports dealership refused to correct defect and demanded diagnostic fee. No warranty coverage offered in that case.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner reports manufacturer refused to cover diagnostic and repair costs. Dealership claimed previous seatbelt buckle recalls for Hyundai do not cover this make, model, or specific part, contradicting later issuance of Campaign 25V607000.
Synthesized from 65 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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 claiming the issue was not a warrantied item. Months after safety issue was first reported, the vehicle was taken to another…
Captains seats in the middle of the vehicle keep having the seatbelts unbuckle by themselves when in use. It does not matter the size of the rider. We replaced the entire assembly with original parts for the driver side captain seat in October by a Hyundai dealer. It continues to be an issue. The right side was cleaned and reassembled. This affects the ability for passengers to be safely…
Seat belts will randomly unlatch. Mostly happens in the second row but does occasionally happen in the driver and passenger seat. My kids are normally in the second row and are aware of the issue. We always remind them to check the seat belts by pulling to make sure it is latched. The seat belts have unlatched even after the kids have pulled and verified they are latched which is pretty scary.…
I have had two seat belts in this vehicle stop latching and come unlatched while the car was in motion. The first one was the middle row passenger side and the most recent one was the driver seat. This is extremely unsafe and I am very nervous for all of the other seat belts in this car. Both times I have been told his isn't a know issue and that they would be replaced by warranty. I am now…
Had seatbelts trouble with your 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
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Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 65 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Based on the 65 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 31,050 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
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