2021 Hyundai Palisade safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
8
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 report injuries (19 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Hyundai Palisade vehicles were involved in 18 fatal crashes with 8 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskSide curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash · Jan 22, 2026
- Crash riskSeat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may… · Sep 11, 2025
- Crash riskWindshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to… · Mar 17, 2023
- Fire riskDebris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed… · Aug 18, 2022
- Crash riskWindshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail · Aug 15, 2022
- Crash riskBrake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder… · Oct 27, 2021