NHTSA has received 382 owner complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Palisade, or 142.8 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 3.39, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #87 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Hyundai models its rate is 157% higher; against other Midsize SUVs it is 169% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-08-29 and 2026-08-30. Median delay from incident to filing: 4 days.
382Complaints
142.8Complaints per year on the road
3.39Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
5Recalls · ⚠ 1
4.7%Share involving a crash or fire
141Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 107.8 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 143.5 per year, about the same. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 298 complaints, 324% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Brakes (56.0% of complaints), followed by Airbags & seat belts (14.4%) and Engine (5.0%). Brakes complaints are 9.2 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Brakes reports, owners most often mention “abs”, “uneven”, “brakes”, “bumpy” and “braking”. 18 reports (4.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 8 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 16 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (42% of incidents). In the last 12 months 141 new complaints were filed, versus 171 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 22% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles3.39
vs. other Hyundai models2.57
vs. other 2024 models3.73
vs. other Midsize SUVs2.69
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (298)4.24
The vehicle's OEM wiring harness caught fire during standard operation. We had just started our drive connected to a trailer and break controller that functioned flawlessly for a year with a different vehicle prior to this incident.
Electrical · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757972 · Fire
My vehicle hyuandai pallasade 2024 was stopped behind a white car. My vehicle was struck from behind. The vehicle was a large truck that hit at approximately 55-60 mph per highway patrol.
I purchased this 2024 Hyundai Palisade new, delivered XXX. Beginning XXX, at only 3,954 miles, I began experiencing a recurring defect in which the front windshield wipers freeze, stick, or stop moving mid-stroke while the vehicle is being actively driven.
Body & structure · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760690
The vehicle brakes malfunctioned while driving over bumpy pavement in a parking lot. There was a loss of ability to stop the vehicle, the breaks seemed locked or ineffective. This cause me to come close to rear ending the vehicle in front of me.
Brakes · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760672
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the brakes independently activated. The vehicle was stopped, shifted into drive, and then park.
Brakes · 2026-08-14 · ODI 11756959
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Campaign 26V034000 · 2026-01-23
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 24V106000 · 2024-02-13
Summary: Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 255.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Campaign 23V599000 · 2023-08-25
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles equipped with dark premium suede seats. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the passenger-side front air bags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Deactivated front passenger air bags will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ODS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26th, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 249.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP Campaign 23V526000 · 2023-07-27
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade?
382 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade, or about 142.8 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade?
The most common category is Brakes, accounting for 56.0% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2024 Hyundai Palisade still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 141 new complaints were filed, versus 171 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 382 owner complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Palisade, or 142.8 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 3.39, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #87 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Hyundai models its rate is 157% higher; against other Midsize SUVs it is 169% higher.