398 of the 2,277 complaints about the Hyundai Palisade (17.5%) concern Brakes, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.9× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
398Complaints · Brakes
17.5%Share of complaints
2.88×vs. all vehicles
108Last 12 months
6.0%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2024 model (214, 56% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (6). 108 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 210 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “abs”, “brakes”, “uneven”, “bumpy” and “braking”. 24 of these reports (6.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 17 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V415000 (2023-06-08, model years 2023).
The contact owned a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed with both feet, but the brakes failed to engage properly. The vehicle slid and jumped, and the brakes made a grinding sound.
Brakes · 2026-07-31 · ODI 11753975 · Crash
On 7/22/26 at about 5:15pm, I was operating my vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai Palisade in the Parking lot of Publix Supermarket at Valrico Commons and was attempting to enter a parking space. I made a right from the parking thruway to enter a right parking space.
Brakes · 2026-07-23 · ODI 11752389 · Crash
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
Unexpected shaking and longer stopping distances / unable to properly apply my brakes when I try to break over bumpy surfaces.
Brakes · 2026-07-14 · ODI 11750282
The self leveling shocks have gone bad two times now in a matter of 4 months. The first time we had no major issues but the second time it caused the ABS system to kick in while making a left turn.
Brakes · 2026-07-06 · ODI 11748673
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST Campaign 23V415000 · 2023-06-08 · Model years: 2023
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 245.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID Campaign 21V840000 · 2021-10-27 · Model years: 2021
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.
How common are Brakes problems on the Hyundai Palisade?
398 of the 2,277 complaints about the Hyundai Palisade (17.5%) concern Brakes, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.9× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Hyundai Palisade model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2024 model (214, 56% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (6).
Is there a recall for Hyundai Palisade Brakes problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V415000 (2023-06-08, model years 2023).