2021 Hyundai Palisade reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 521
- 496 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SEAT BELTS
- 102 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes · 33 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#987
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Hyundai median
+253
median 268 across 168 Hyundai records
Vs 2019-2023
+282
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
20%
Seat Belts: 102 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 Hyundai Palisade
- SEAT BELTS 102
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 77
- ENGINE 49
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 47
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 47
6 recalls on record for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade
- NHTSA 26V034000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- NHTSA 25V607000 · 2025 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V180000 · 2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V633000 · 2022 · TRAILER HITCHES A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 22V627000 · 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2021 Hyundai Palisade
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 Hyundai Palisade units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
NHTSA has 521 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (102 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Hyundai Palisade units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
Owners most often report problems with: seat belts (102), unknown or other (77), engine (49), visibility/wiper (47). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.