Hyundai has become aware that certain vehicles may exhibit brake pedal/steering wheel vibration and noises from the ABS when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 Hyundai Palisade brakes problems
moderate Owners of the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have filed 189 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
189
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Palisade | 5 |
| 2021 Palisade | 10 |
| 2022 Palisade | 5 |
| 2023 Palisade | 66 |
| 2024 Palisade (this page) | 189 |
| 2025 Palisade | 74 |
| 2026 Palisade | 3 |
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What stands out
Of the 7 model years of Hyundai Palisade we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 189.
Brakes accounts for 51% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes 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.
Hyundai Motor America wants you to be aware of two Important Service Campaigns related to your Hyundai vehicle. Enclosed are the notification letters for Service Campaign 9C8 and Service Campaign 9C9.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the ABS system when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-070H-1 provides instructions to update the ABS software to address vibration and noise that can occur under certain operating conditions and road surfaces, such as driving at lower speeds over uneven surfaces.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions. This bulletin provides instructions to update the ABS software to address vibration and noise that can occur under certain operating conditions and road surfaces, such as driving at lower speeds over uneven surfaces.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the ABS system when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-070H provides instructions to update the ABS software to address vibration and noise that can occur under certain operating conditions and road surfaces, such as driving at lower speeds over uneven surfaces.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The core issue: when driving 5–40 mph over uneven surfaces—railroad tracks, potholes, gravel, speed bumps, rough pavement—the ABS activates and the brakes fail or degrade severely. The vehicle shakes violently; the brake pedal pulsates or becomes unresponsive; stopping distances extend 10–20+ feet beyond normal. Owners say they must release and reapply the brakes to regain function. This happens regularly—daily to several times weekly depending on the driver's commute.
The problem occurs at low speed on dry roads with no weather or emergency-braking trigger. No warning lights appear. Dealerships have struggled to replicate the issue; when they do, they claim it's "normal ABS behavior" and refuse repairs. One dealer found a TSB for warped front brake rotors and performed machining, but owners report continued failures even after ESC module replacement. Hyundai Corporate has told owners the system is working as designed.
Owners describe near-collisions: rollthrough intersections, almost rear-ending stopped vehicles, swerving to avoid collisions. Several report incidents that nearly caused T-bone or head-on crashes. Class action suits have been filed in California, New York, and Ohio. One owner's dealership stated Hyundai's tech line "could not advise on a repair"—suggesting no known fix exists yet. Separately, one owner reported brake caliper brackets found completely dry on a 17-month-old vehicle; Hyundai declined the warranty claim.
Same Hyundai Palisade brakes reports on nearby years: 2023 · 2025
Failure modes owners describe
ABS Over-Activation on Uneven/Bumpy Surfaces at Low Speed
When driving at low speeds (typically 5–40 mph) over uneven terrain—railroad tracks, potholes, gravel, speed bumps, cobblestone, rough pavement, or bumpy roads—the ABS activates inappropriately and causes brake failure or severely degraded braking. The vehicle shakes violently, the brake pedal becomes unresponsive or pulsates, and stopping distance extends dramatically (often 10–20 feet beyond expected). Owners report the ABS continues pulsing even after transitioning to smooth surfaces, and releasing the brake and reapplying it temporarily restores function.
When: Began shortly after purchase or within first few months; occurs regularly—daily to 2–3 times weekly depending on driving pattern and road conditions.
Symptoms owners cite: Violent shaking/shuddering of vehicle and steering wheel; Brake pedal pulsation or becomes unresponsive/hard to press; Extended stopping distances (10–20+ feet longer than expected); Vehicle lurches or jumps forward despite braking; Feeling that brakes 'don't catch' or fail to engage; ABS continues pulsing even on smooth pavement after bumpy trigger; Must release brake and reapply to regain function; Skidding sensation despite dry road conditions
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships unable to replicate issue consistently; some technicians have driven it 3–5 miles without triggering failure. One dealer replaced an unspecified part after initially replicating the issue, but problem recurred within days. One owner reports ESC module replacement was attempted per Hyundai tech line but did not resolve the issue. Another dealership found 'nothing wrong' on multiple visits. No successful repair documented in narratives. One dealership noted a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) exists for warped front brake rotors (part 7949, TSB 51712A00) and performed rotor machining with protocol stating manufacturer will not replace rotors until shaved 2–3 times.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Hyundai dealers have told owners the behavior is 'normal ABS operation' and 'performing as intended.' Multiple owners report Hyundai Corporate stating the system is functioning as designed. Class action lawsuits filed in CA, NY, and OH citing alleged Hyundai knowledge of the issue during production without disclosure. One owner was advised to disable 'Auto Hold' feature as a workaround but issue persisted. Hyundai Corporate declined warranty coverage for brake caliper bracket lubrication defects, citing age/mileage. No recall issued as of complaint dates (through August 2025). Corporate case managers have reviewed videos and documentation but provided no resolution. One dealership stated Hyundai tech line 'could not advise on a repair.'
Brake Caliper Bracket/Lubrication Defect
Brake caliper slide pins and brackets found completely dry/without lubrication on a 17-month-old vehicle with 33,540 miles. Dealership warning stated unlubricated brackets will cause caliper failure, resulting in vehicle unable to stop or severe pulling to one side. Defect appears premature for a vehicle so new.
When: Discovered at routine inspection at 17 months and ~33,540 miles (November 2025).
Symptoms owners cite: Dry brake caliper brackets identified during inspection; No active symptom yet reported; warning of potential future failure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership (Ron Marhofer Hyundai, Akron, OH) confirmed condition via inspection and photos, provided repair estimate. Cost not specified in narrative.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Hyundai Consumer Affairs escalated case multiple times but ultimately declined to cover repair under warranty, despite dealer's written statement that calipers may fail and vehicle may not stop.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Malfunction
Automatic emergency braking engages unexpectedly when no obstacle is present, or fails to engage when a pedestrian is directly in front of the vehicle at low speed. One incident involved AEB preventing manual brake application entirely; another involved sudden engagement while reversing with no obstacles present; a third involved failure to stop for a pedestrian 8–10 feet ahead at 5 mph, locking the brake pedal and making it unresponsive for several seconds.
When: Incidents reported during routine driving at low speeds; timing varies.
Symptoms owners cite: AEB engages without cause while reversing or in stopped traffic; Sudden hard braking when car begins to move forward from stopped position; AEB fails to engage when pedestrian is directly in path; Brake pedal locks and becomes completely unresponsive when AEB malfunctions; Vehicle vibrates while AEB engaged; Collision warning alerts and beeping when AEB activates
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle under dealership inspection (Stamford Hyundai, CT) with videos and logs submitted to Hyundai Consumer Affairs. No repair outcome documented.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Hyundai Consumer Affairs case managers have reviewed videos; vehicles remain under investigation with no resolution reported.
Intermittent ABS/Traction Control Sensor Misreading (Owner Allegation)
Owners believe the ABS or traction control system misreads wheel speed when vehicles encounter uneven surfaces, causing the system to incorrectly engage ABS and reduce braking efficiency. One owner explicitly states 'ABS/traction control system misreads wheel speed.' Another reports technician noted issue could be 'linked to ABS control module or wheel speed sensors' but could not provide definitive diagnosis.
When: From early ownership onward; recurring and intermittent.
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal pulsation on bumpy surfaces; Vibrations in steering wheel and brake pedal; Loss of braking effectiveness on rough roads only
Repairs/costs cited: Diagnostic testing at dealerships has not thrown error codes. Technicians unable to provide root cause or repair. One technician acknowledged other Palisade owners reported similar incidents.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers have stated the system is functioning as designed; no diagnostic codes logged.
Brake Pedal Unresponsiveness and Rattling
Brake pedal becomes intermittently unresponsive with an audible rattling sensation, making it difficult to slow or stop the vehicle. Pedal may feel unusually soft or hard to press, or may feel 'locked' during AEB malfunction.
When: Intermittent; one instance reported daily recurrence.
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal unresponsive to pressure; Audible rattling from brake pedal area; Pedal feels unusually soft (low resistance); Pedal feels hard and difficult to press down; Pedal locked and unresponsive during automatic emergency braking malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: Noted by dealership technician at Stamford Hyundai as consistently reproducible and occurring daily in one case. Vehicle under inspection; no repair documented.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Hyundai Consumer Affairs reviewing case; no resolution documented.
Synthesized from 189 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
On December 19th at about 5pm, I was pulling into a gas station driving at about 10-15 MPH when my brakes locked up and the car started shaking. It felt like the anti lock braking system was activated and I did not have full braking control of the vehicle. I was driving slow enough that the vehicle did finally come to a complete stop. The gas station was flat and the road appeared in good…
I was coming to stop speed under 15 (mph) the brake pedal and steering wheel starting shaking violently, and (the) brakes seemed to be pulsating up and down. I had to really push down hard and all the way on the brake pedal and when the car finally stopped my car was passed the stop sign and was in cross traffic luckily the car coming saw and swerved around me. My daughter would have suffered…
Automatic emergency braking. Vehicle has had several instances of slaming on brakes for no reason. Last time we were traveling about 35 miles per hour with a vehicle traveling behind us when system slammed on brakes locking them up and bringing us to a complete stop. We were traveling in the dark, in a rough road in a construction zone. No warnings lamps or messages. Scared us very bad. We are…
I was pulling into my driveway [XXX] when I engaged the brake pedal pushing it fully down to stop behind my other vehicle. The antilock brake system seemed to turn on and the car did not stop. The steering wheel started shaking violently and the car went forward another 10-15 feet and I crashed into my other car, all while the brake pedal was completely down. We brought the car in to the…
This has happened to me on 6 different occasions. While driving at slow speeds, and applying the brakes, the vehicles ABS system kicks in for no reason. However, while doing this, the vehicle is not slowing down and feels as though it will not stop. The only thing that stops the vehicle is the emergency brake that kicks in when the sensor feels I am getting too close to the car in front of me.…
Many times while my car was set to the adaptive cruise control the car wouldn't stop or break at all although the car in front of me braked and stopped completely. I had to slam on the break because the car wouldn't stop on its own.
Car lurches forward when you hit the brakes while driving over a bumpy road
ABS system activated when I hit a bump of any kind and I'm slowing down, like a speed bump, a 1/2"edge on my curb as I enter my driveway a little faster than usual. Or exit a long drive at that is dry and lower than the sidewalk and tires flyi over the edge of sidewalk and it activates pumping the brages repeatedly. Dates have been recent and a while ago. 11-25-25 and I don't have exact dates but…
During a routine inspection at Ron Marhofer Hyundai in Akron, OH on November 22, 2025, the technician reported that both the front and rear brake caliper brackets on my 2024 Hyundai Palisade were “caliper bracket dry.” The inspection sheet also included the following warning from the dealership: “If not replaced, the brake caliper will fail, causing a dangerous condition where either the vehicle…
There has been several occasions where I am coming up to a corner or to a stop light and when I brake and, there is an area of 'washboard' or pot holes, the brakes stop working. I took the vehicle into the dealership (7/24/2025) and told them about the breaking issue and they were able to replicate the issue, but they do not have a fix for it. It is very disconcerting when this happens and the…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2024 Hyundai Palisade?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 189 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 189 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 8,932 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 $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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.
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