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2021 Hyundai Palisade recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on January 22, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PALISADE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V034000January 22, 2026Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
25V607000September 11, 2025Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly
23V180000March 17, 2023Visibility/Wiper
22V633000August 18, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
22V627000August 15, 2022Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
21V840000October 27, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Trailer Hitches (1) · Visibility (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V034000Manufacturer no. 292

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA
January 22, 2026
Owner notification
June 26, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
568,576 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PALISADE

Defect 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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V034000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V607000Manufacturer no. 283

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2025
Owner notification
June 26, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
568,580 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PALISADE

Components: Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly; Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V607000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V180000Manufacturer no. 243

Visibility/Wiper

Report received by NHTSA
March 17, 2023
Owner notification
May 15, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
167,085 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PALISADE

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V180000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V633000Manufacturer no. 235

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
August 18, 2022
Owner notification
October 13, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
244,980 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PALISADE

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V633000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V627000Manufacturer no. 233

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Report received by NHTSA
August 15, 2022
Owner notification
December 13, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
122,949 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PALISADE

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V627000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V840000Manufacturer no. 212

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

Report received by NHTSA
October 27, 2021
Owner notification
December 24, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
995 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PALISADE

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Defect 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.

Safety risk

Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V840000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: January 23, 2026.