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2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+5 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 19, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and interior & seats categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 19 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance433.3%
  • Electrical325.0%
  • Interior & seats18.3%
  • Powertrain (other)18.3%
  • Seat belts18.3%
  • Fuel system18.3%
  • Brakes18.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V169000

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH

Mar 19, 2026
46,787 units potentially affected
The defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.
The risk: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.
Hyundai Motor AmericaManufacturer number 297View on NHTSA.gov
26V160000

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Mar 17, 2026
61,307 units potentially affected
The defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
The risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The remedy: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Hyundai Motor AmericaManufacturer number 296View on NHTSA.gov
26V047000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Jan 26, 2026
41,651 units potentially affected
The defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Hyundai Motor AmericaManufacturer number 293View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Electrical
Filed Nov 10, 2026

The IP cluster display may reboot during vehicle operation, resulting in a blank display screen. An inoperative IP cluster image could fail to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, fuel gauge, and certain on-screen notifications, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA ID
11777158
Incident
Nov 7, 2026
Electrical
Filed Nov 8, 2026

12 volt battery discharged down to 4.2 volts. Could not enter the car or start it. Had to be jump started. Vehicle has 360 miles, new purchase. Having been parked a few days, there is a parasitic load that will allow the battery to discharge under a safe level combined with the features that turn on the vehicle's lighting and computers based on key proximity. I was cleaning the exterior and walking around the vehicle triggers the passive approach by having the key on me. This unfolds the side view mirrors, turns on the lights. According to forums, the passive approach feature consumes over 10 Amps of power and stays active for about 10 minutes each time. After a few times, the battery drops to below operational voltages. It is apparently a lithium polymer battery and many people have already been getting their batteries replaced due to being damaged by this system. I am scheduling to meet with the service dealer to diagnose. There were no warning signs, even in the connected app, the report says everything is healthy. There is no way to know the battery is going low, and should it fail on the road, the lights ignition coils and start stop function of the motor will be impacted, although I have not experienced this, it is known to happen from a failed battery. Hyundai is replacing some customers' batteries, but this looks like a system design issue, battery manufacturing or circuit management because customers have reported that it continues to happen. Because their current suggestion is to disable the features of the passive approach, digital key, and dashcam parked recording, this is a loss of functions which consumers expected of the product.

NHTSA ID
11776618
Incident
Nov 7, 2026
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Nov 5, 2026

There is significant delay when I step on the brakes and then there’s delay when I switch to press the gas pedal delaying the moving of the car. This happens often in local roads when at a stop and moving forward. I brought to the dealer to check and they said it’s how the car is but have no fix on it. Many times when I expect the car to move after pressing the gas pedal, there’s a delay of few seconds then the car starts to move. This concerns me a lot as it’s a safety issue.

NHTSA ID
11775853
Incident
Aug 10, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Oct 24, 2026
Crash reported

I was slowly pulling into parking place in front of school. Person in car next to space I was pulling into confirmed this). The car seemed to accurate on it’s own. (Person in car confirmed). Absolutely no warning lights or beeps went off. It did not brake. It jumped the curb and hit stump that must have made it veer left into light pole. Collision place towed and inspected. State Farm adjuster also. Insurance totaled it. I tried to get so called black box out but collision repair didn’t have ability.

NHTSA ID
11773410
Incident
Oct 10, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the transmission failed to shift into drive(D) or reverse(R) after the START/STOP button was pressed. The contact stated that when the transmission was shifted into neutral(N), the vehicle unexpectedly moved. The contact's spouse researched how to start and move the vehicle after the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

NHTSA ID
11773026
Incident
Oct 18, 2026
Mileage
4,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 13, 2026

"The vehicle is exhibiting a refueling safety defect due to EVAP venting failure. This is a known issue on Hyundai hybrid platforms. The dealership only tries to duplicate the issue and as it is intermittent has not been able to duplicate. I have a brand new vehicle that leaves me stranded at the pump every third or fourth time trying to refuel.

NHTSA ID
11770912
Incident
Jun 1, 2026
Filed Oct 4, 2026

Windshield cracking spontaneously. Starting at the bottom. Car parked in garage. Not caused by any impact.

NHTSA ID
11768820
Incident
Oct 3, 2026
Interior & seatsSeat belts
Filed Sep 30, 2026

The seatback in my third row was reclined and failed to return to an upright position when attempted to be folded. Additionally, I observed that the belt buckle was damaged, which resulted in a cut wire within the buckle mechanism. Safety concern: It is strictly prohibited to permit any individual to occupy the third row. The vehicle remains under the custody of the dealership and its service department. Despite having possession of the vehicle for two months, no replacement or acquisition of the required part has been completed. No warnings or messages about the buckle.

NHTSA ID
11768100
Incident
Jul 28, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

26-GI-003H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.

26-EM-015H TSB

ENGINE

Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operation. Oil consumption rates may vary based on mileage, operating conditions, driving habits, and maintenance history. Hyundai recommends following the prescribed maintenance schedule and periodically checking the engine oil level using the dipstick to maintain proper engine oil level.

LX3 2026 Postcard

SEATS

Updates have been made to your vehicle Owner’s Manual regarding the instructions for the second- and third-row power seat operation.

9D4 RE-EML

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The vehicle may experience Over-The-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software.

26-BE-024H TSB

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 instructions to perform software updates for the Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) and Body Domain Control (BDC) modules.

26-01-026H-1 WebDCS

ENGINE

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 Air Flap (AAF) system. DTCs include, but are not limited to: P05AE00, P05B100, P05B200, P05B400, P05FE00, P15A200, P15A500, P2C7400, U028500, U028B00, and/or U100800. This condition may be caused by water ingress and corrosion at the wiring connections for the lower AAF actuators and/or sensors.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Hyundai Palisade Hybrid by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027600—
2026Viewing103057.6

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.