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2021 Hyundai Palisade recalls

6 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, including a "park outside" fire-risk advisory.

2021 Hyundai Palisade recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection
NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles OUTSIDE, away from buildings, until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

6 Open recalls
407 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID #21V840000 Reported 27/10/2021

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Free fix

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.

Recall VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR #22V627000 Reported 15/08/2022

Defect

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

Risk

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

Free fix

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.

Park outside TRAILER HITCHES #22V633000 Reported 18/08/2022

NHTSA advises parking this vehicle outside and away from structures until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Free fix

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.

Recall VISIBILITY/WIPER #23V180000 Reported 17/03/2023

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Free fix

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.

Recall SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY #25V607000 Reported 12/09/2025

Defect

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.

Risk

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Free fix

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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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.

Recall AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN #26V034000 Reported 23/01/2026

Defect

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."

Risk

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Free fix

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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 407 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.

SEAT BELTS 96
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 58
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 43
VISIBILITY/WIPER 41
SUSPENSION 30
ENGINE 27
POWER TRAIN 19
STRUCTURE 15

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Palisade have?

6 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, including a "park outside" fire-risk advisory. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Hyundai recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Hyundai Palisade. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Hyundai. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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