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2025 Hyundai

Palisade AWD

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L

Hyundai Palisade: best and worst years
2025 Hyundai Palisade AWD
2025 photoLuvsMG481CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
248 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
7

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Standard
  • Leather seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Memory seatUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Ventilated seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Audio

  • Harman Kardon audioUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Standalone option

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up displayUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation systemUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Third-row seating
    Standard
  • Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmed
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Roof railsUnconfirmed
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES24%
  • SEAT BELTS15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
  • SUSPENSION4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 372 total.

Hyundai Palisade: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

29 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 30, 2026ENGINE26-EM-012H TSB

    Some 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 the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the engine oil filter housing seal in order to address this

  • May 30, 2026ENGINE26-EM-012H DN

    Some 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 the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Please note any vehicles within 15 years / 180,000 miles are covered by this TSB, even if the vehicle is stil

  • May 30, 2026ENGINE26-EM-012H DCS

    Some 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 the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the procedure in Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-EM-012H to replace the engine oil filter housing

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26-GI-002H TSB

    This 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 Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.

  • Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DL

    The 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 supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during

  • Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DCS

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached anno

  • Feb 21, 2026ENGINE9C9 OL

    Hyundai has become aware that certain Palisade vehicles equipped with 3.8L GDI Lambda II engines may not meet engine-out NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) and Particulate Matter (PM) emission standards.

  • Feb 21, 2026SERVICE BRAKES9C8 OL

    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.

  • and 21 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.