2021 Hyundai Palisade power train problems
23 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
“My Palisade is burning oil at a rapid pace. I took it to the dealership and they said it was an acceptable level. I don't believe that to be correct. I have less than 100,000 miles on it.”
filed Aug 9, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Palisade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 13 | 11% |
| 2025 Palisade | 8 | 3% |
| 2024 Palisade | 13 | 3% |
| 2023 Palisade | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 Palisade | 16 | 5% |
| 2020 Palisade | 40 | 8% |
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.