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2021 Hyundai Palisade Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 402 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Hyundai Palisade

The 2021 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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35/100

Avoid This Year — 2021 Hyundai Palisade

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
402
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Hyundai Palisade (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V840000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V627000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V633000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V180000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V607000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V034000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Hyundai Palisade

Based on 402 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Seat Belts
94
Unknown Or Other
57
Electrical System
43
Visibility/wiper
41
Suspension
30
Engine
27
Power Train
19
Structure
14
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Hyundai Palisade — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 502 complaints 2021 402 complaints 2022 283 complaints 2023 375 complaints 2024 359 complaints 2025 211 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Hyundai Palisade

Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 recalls and 402 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have?
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade are: Seat Belts, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade safe to buy?
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Palisade should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Palisade are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.