Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 122 of 122 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Seats
49 complaint records
"Dealer sold vehicle with open safety recall. They said it has been fixed but Hyundai confirmed recall is still there. This vehicle even had stop sale from Hyundai. I was informed it has no issues...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse seats parts in the directory →
Electrical system
31 complaint records
"Vehicle shifted into neutral while driving Myself and others were put into danger as I was on the highway with no warning..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Driver assistance
22 complaint records
"Stopped at the gas pump and filled up. When I went to leave all dash lights were lit up and car wouldn’t move. Brakes were locked. I tried restarting and restarting. Brakes would lock up when I tried to move, either direction...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V169000 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. | Normally free |
| 26V160000 | Seats | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. | Normally free |
| 26V047000 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026131 2026-03-19 | Seats And Restraints | 4,203 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the wiring for the third-row left-hand (driver's side) seat belt buckle could become damaged when the buckle is pulled. |
| 2026121 2026-03-17 | Seats And Restraints | 8,286 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the second and third-row seats may not detect an obstruction when the power folding functions are used, including when using the automatic power folding (stow) or the one-touch tilt-and-slide (walk-in) features. |
| 2026033 2026-01-27 | Visual System | 8,879 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-01-026H TSB Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a “Check Active Air Flap System” warning message, check engine light on, and/or “Low Engine Oil” warning message, due to improper operation of the Active Air Flap (AAF) system. |
| 26-01-026H DCS Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a “Check Active Air Flap System" warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil" warning message, due to improper operation of the Active Air Flap (AAF) system. |
| 26-01-034H TSB Apr 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | Certain Palisade (LX3) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the CCU. |
| 26-01-026H-1 TSB Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a “Check Active Air Flap System” warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil” warning message, due to improper operation of the Active Air Flap (AAF) system. |
| 26-01-026H-1 WebDCS Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a “Check Active Air Flap System" warning message, Engine MIL ON, and/or “Low Engine Oil" warning message, due to improper operation of the Active Air Flap (AAF) system. |
Show 12 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX3 2026 Postcard Sep 2026 | Seats | Updates have been made to your vehicle Owner’s Manual regarding the instructions for the second- and third-row power seat operation. | |
| 9D4 RE-EML Sep 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | The vehicle may experience Over-The-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. |
| 26-BE-024H TSB Aug 2026 | Electrical System | Some Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated wakeup of the vehicle. | |
| 26-01-068H TSB Aug 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Engine | Certain Palisade (LX3) vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire condition which may result in one or more of the DTCs listed below. This update also includes improved evaporative emissions diagnostic logic. |
| 26-01-068H DN Aug 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Palisade (LX3) vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire condition which may result in one or more of the DTCs listed below. This update also includes improved evaporative emissions diagnostic logic. |
| 9D4 OL Jul 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Hyundai has become aware that your Hyundai Palisade may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. |
| 26-01-034H-1 TSB May 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the CCU. |
| 26-01-034H-1 DN May 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Certain Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may experience Over-the-Air (OTA) update failures due to outdated Central Communication Unit (CCU) software. |
| DTN DCS Apr 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. | |
| DTN DL Apr 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). | |
| 26-01-035H TSB Apr 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. |
| 25-BD-012H TSB Nov 2025 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Run every power seat adjustment and check the seat frame.Motors that stall and seats that rock on their tracks are this vehicle's seat complaints.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 5 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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