2021 Hyundai Palisade Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 open recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Trailer Hitches

PARK OUTSIDE
What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 22V633000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 18, 2022.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fluid

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 21V840000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 27, 2021.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

What's wrong:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk:
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 22V627000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 15, 2022.

Visibility/Wiper

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 23V180000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 17, 2023.

Rear/Other Buckle Assembly

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do:
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, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V607000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Sep 12, 2025.

Side/Window Curtain

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

What's wrong:
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."
Risk:
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do:
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 expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V034000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jan 23, 2026.

Owner complaints

445filed with NHTSA · 118 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2025
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Seat Belts
112
Engine
60
Electrical System
56
Visibility/Wiper
48

8 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 20 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

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Other Hyundai Palisade years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Hyundai Palisade, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Hyundai dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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