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Hyundai Palisade: Years to Avoid and Best Years (Engine & Transmission)
Hyundai Palisade problems by model year, from 1,685 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. For each year: the share of complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system, how many there were, and the recalls.
No Hyundai Palisade year we score has an elevated engine or transmission signal. The highest is the 2020 at 32%, under the 33% line.
Best years on this measure: 2023 (21%), 2021 (24%) and 2022 (26%). A low share means owners complained about other things more than the drivetrain, not that nothing ever fails.
By raw volume, the 2020 drew the most drivetrain complaints (153 of 355 across the scored years). Volume also tracks how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, which is why the share, not the count, sets the verdict.
Engine and transmission complaint share, 2010–2023
Share of relevant owner complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system. 33% is elevated, 40% high, 60% very high. A dash means too few complaints to score.
Every Hyundai Palisade year
| Model year | Signal | Drivetrain share | Drivetrain complaints | All complaints | Rank (1 = worst) | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Palisade | no elevated signal | 32% | 153 | 537 | 1/4 | 5 |
| 2021 Palisade | no elevated signal | 24% | 76 | 439 | 3/4 | 6 |
| 2022 Palisade | no elevated signal | 26% | 60 | 309 | 2/4 | 5 |
| 2023 Palisade | no elevated signal | 21% | 66 | 400 | 4/4 | 5 |
What owners complain about most, all years
Categories as NHTSA files them, summed across the Hyundai Palisade years with data. A complaint can name more than one component, so the shares overlap. Red is engine, transmission or fuel.
Hyundai Palisade transmission recalls: timeline
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the Hyundai Palisade involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 10 across the years we track. Each model-year page has the details. Whether a particular car still has a recall open depends on its VIN.
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | 23V526000 | power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump | 2023 |
9 other recalls (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | 19V802000 | air bags: side/window | 2020 |
| Oct 2021 | 21V840000 | service brakes, hydraulic: fluid | 2021 |
| May 2022 | 22V353000 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2022 |
| Aug 2022 | 22V627000 | visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor | 2020–2021 |
| Aug 2022 | 22V633000 | trailer hitches | 2020–2022 |
| Mar 2023 | 23V180000 | visibility/wiper | 2021–2023 |
| Jun 2023 | 23V415000 | service brakes, hydraulic: power assist | 2023 |
| Sep 2025 | 25V607000 | seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly | 2020–2023 |
| Jan 2026 | 26V034000 | air bags: side/window: curtain | 2020–2023 |
What the free pages leave out on the Hyundai Palisade
- The mileage where it happens, for the model year you are looking at.
- What the repair costs, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives: similar cars with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive.
- Open recalls on the actual car, by VIN.
Questions people ask about the Hyundai Palisade
What are the worst years for the Hyundai Palisade?
None stands out. No Hyundai Palisade year we score has an elevated engine or transmission share; the highest is the 2020 (32%).
What are the best years for the Hyundai Palisade?
On engine and transmission complaints, the best Hyundai Palisade years are the 2023 (21%), the 2021 (24%) and the 2022 (26%). That describes the model year; any one car still needs an inspection.
Does the Hyundai Palisade have engine problems?
Not as a pattern. Across the 4 scored years, 355 of 1,354 relevant NHTSA complaints (26%) concern the engine, transmission or fuel system; the largest drivetrain category is engine.
Is the Hyundai Palisade reliable?
On the engine and transmission it depends on the year: 0 of 4 Hyundai Palisade years we score have an elevated complaint share and 4 do not. Pooled across those years, 26% of relevant complaints are about the drivetrain, against a 33% line for an elevated signal. Complaint data does not measure overall reliability, so pick the year first, then inspect the car.
Are there transmission or engine recalls on the Hyundai Palisade?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign involving the engine, transmission or fuel system across the Hyundai Palisade years we track, out of 10 in total: 23V526000 (Jul 2023, 2023). Whether a car still has one open depends on its VIN.
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