2026 Hyundai Palisade problems & reliability
114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
11 complaints report injuries (11 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seats → | 48 | 42% |
| Electrical System → | 27 | 24% |
| Unknown / Other | 15 | 13% |
| Engine → | 14 | 12% |
| Power Train → | 13 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 11 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 9% |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
What owners report
“We purchased a New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Limited. We drove two other palisades (XRT and SEL). We did not have any issues with the windshield. We purchased a Limited trim that was not on the lot, but in a different city with the same company. We did not drive a Limited or Calligraphy since we drove two other palisades…”
Visibility/wiper · filed Sep 11, 2026
“There was a recall for my 3rd row seat, my car sat at the dealer for 6 months due to it. They tell me they fixed the recall after 6 months I receive my car and my seats are not functioning. I believe the safety of my kids are at risk due to this. They have yet to take the vehicle back to fix the problem and it has…”
Seats · filed Sep 10, 2026
“I first brought my vehicle to the Towson MD Hyundai Service Department, near my summer home, upon receiving a warning that the front sensor was not operating. I was advised that the issue will be covered under warranty. Imagine my surprise when I was advised that it would not be covered because the service team…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Sep 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
17 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade. The 10 most recent:
Updates have been made to your vehicle Owner’s Manual regarding the instructions for the second- and third-row power seat operation.
LX3 2026 Postcard · Other · issued Sep 5, 2026
The vehicle may experience Over-The-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software.
9D4 RE-EML · Service Campaign · issued Sep 1, 2026
Some Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated wakeup of the vehicle. This bulletin provides…
26-BE-024H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026
Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a “Check Active Air Flap System" warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil" warning message, due to improper operation of the Active…
26-01-026H-1 WebDCS · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 11, 2026
Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a “Check Active Air Flap System” warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil” warning message, due to improper operation of the Active…
26-01-026H-1 TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 7, 2026
Certain Palisade (LX3) vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire condition which may result in one or more of the DTCs listed below. This update also includes improved evaporative emissions diagnostic logic.
26-01-068H DN · Service Campaign · issued Aug 6, 2026
Certain Palisade (LX3) vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire condition which may result in one or more of the DTCs listed below. This update also includes improved evaporative emissions diagnostic logic. This bulletin…
26-01-068H TSB · Service Campaign · issued Aug 6, 2026
Hyundai has become aware that your Hyundai Palisade may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software.
9D4 OL · Service Campaign · issued Jul 2, 2026
Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software.
26-01-034H-1 DN · Service Campaign · issued May 1, 2026
Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a…
26-01-034H-1 TSB · Service Campaign · issued May 1, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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