2021 Hyundai Palisade Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly

Recall Number: 

25V607000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

283

Number of vehicles affected: 

568580

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

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 inspect and replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

Visibility/wiper

Recall Number: 

23V180000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

243

Number of vehicles affected: 

167085

Defect Description: 

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

Defect Consequence: 

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.

Trailer hitches

Recall Number: 

22V633000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

235

Number of vehicles affected: 

244980

Defect Description: 

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Defect Consequence: 

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

Recall Number: 

22V627000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

233

Number of vehicles affected: 

122949

Defect Description: 

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Defect Consequence: 

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Recall Number: 

21V840000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

212

Number of vehicles affected: 

995

Defect Description: 

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.

Defect Consequence: 

Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.