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, 10 report injuries (20 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