87 of the 2,471 complaints about the Hyundai Palisade (3.5%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
87Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
3.5%Share of complaints
0.3×vs. all vehicles
35Last 12 months
1.1%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
35 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 16 in the 12 months before — up 119%.
1 of these reports (1.1%) describes a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V291000 (2025-05-06, model year 2025).
The contact rented a 2024 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), she exited the vehicle and proceeded to the rear of the vehicle.
Transmission / powertrain · 2024-03-04 · ODI 11575289 · Crash
The 1 year old vehicle experienced a serious transmission/drivetrain malfunction that ultimately made it unable to drive. On September 3, 2026, while I was on the road, the vehicle stopped operating properly and had to be towed to the Hyundai dealership.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769694
While driving normally with the vehicle already in Drive, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and displayed a message instructing me to shift to Park or Neutral.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-18 · ODI 11765434
After slowing to make a right or left turn, pressing on the accelarrator causes no response for ten to fifteen seconds. This proble seems to be in numerous Palisades for 2023 to 2026.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-17 · ODI 11765104
My car makes a clunking noise in the rear (rear differential) while starting/ stopping at slow speeds or turning a corner. No warning lights but it seems to be worse. Dealership has replaced shock absorber assembly and said it corrected it. It did not.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-10 · ODI 11763460
Following a dealer transfer assembly replacement under warranty on a 2025 Hyundai Palisade, technicians failed to perform a post-repair alignment and left the driveshaft unseated.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761673
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP Campaign 25V291000 · 2025-05-06 · Model years: 2025
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP Campaign 23V526000 · 2023-07-27 · Model years: 2023, 2024
⚠ 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.
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.
