2021 Hyundai Palisade power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In May 2025, I contacted Hyundai regarding excessive oil consumption in my 2021 Palisade. In June, Hyundai directed me to take the vehicle to a dealership for testing. Under TSB 23-EM-008H ([XXX]), a failed oil consumption test requires engine replacement. My vehicle is covered under Hyundai’s…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“After emissions campaign 9c9, downshifting using paddle shifters on downhill grades, engine failing to maintain speed. Does not slow car down like it did before, seems like no compression. Fuel efficiency / emissions over traditional transmission braking, forcing drivers to use brakes more often to…”
filed May 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Palisade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 11 | 11% |
| 2025 Palisade | 6 | 3% |
| 2024 Palisade | 10 | 3% |
| 2023 Palisade | 37 | 10% |
| 2022 Palisade | 16 | 5% |
| 2020 Palisade | 38 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.