2025 Hyundai Palisade
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Hyundai Palisade is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 64 on record.
2025 Hyundai Palisade at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Hyundai Palisade recalls 3
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Fix: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expec…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Fix: Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, n…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2025 Hyundai Palisade common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 248 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2025 Hyundai Palisade safety ratings
Rollover risk: 14.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2025 Hyundai Palisade MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2025 Hyundai Palisade costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
NU Car rental of vehicles with open recalls Open
NHTSA is opening this Audit Query (AQ) to investigate NU Car Rentals (NU Car) for compliance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The Safety Act requires that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i). NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates NU Car rented at least two vehicles…
NHTSA #AQ26001 · None · opened Jun 2026An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 35
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 35.
Certain Palisade (LX2) and Santa Fe (NC) vehicles equipped with Lambda II 6-cylinder engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. A…
Bulletin 26-EM-017H TSB · Engine · Oct 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engi…
Bulletin 26-EM-015H TSB · Engine · Oct 2026Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effor…
Bulletin Z15 OL · Engine · Aug 2026Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may display a “Check forward safety systems” warning message on the cluster along with DTC C272246, due to the front view camera calibration range being exceeded. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the front view camera…
Bulletin 26-BE-012H TSB · Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance · Jun 2026Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a no-start condition. The continuous coolin…
Bulletin 26-EE-007H TSB · Electrical System · Jun 2026Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the engine oil filter housing seal to 15 years / 180,000 miles from t…
Bulletin 26-EM-012H DCS · Engine · May 2026Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the engine oil filter housing seal to 15 years / 180,000 miles from t…
Bulletin 26-EM-012H DN · Engine · May 2026Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the engine oil filter housing seal to 15 years / 180,000 miles from t…
Bulletin 26-EM-012H TSB · Engine · May 2026This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navig…
Bulletin 26-GI-002H TSB · Electrical System · May 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not suppl…
Bulletin DTN DL · Air Bags · Apr 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the PALISADE FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbags may not deploy properly for third-row occupants in a crash. Safety Risk: A side curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners in writing. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Transport Canada #2026023 · Jan 2026Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver, front passenger and second-row outboard seat belt buckle(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not latch correctly and could detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai recommends to fi…
Transport Canada #2025476 · Sep 2025Engine
Issue: On certain vehicles, the electric oil pump may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, water could enter the electric oil pump controller and cause a short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structu…
Transport Canada #2025241 · May 2025Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safet…
Transport Canada #2024552 · Sep 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company since late 2018.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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