Hyundai Palisade Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Hyundai Palisade model year (20202026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

7
Years Tracked
28
Total Recalls
1221
Total Complaints
43
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Hyundai Palisade Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2020

3 recalls · 286 complaints

14 reported injuries

Top issue: VISIBILITY/WIPER

Problem score: 323

#2 WORST
2021

5 recalls · 223 complaints

6 reported injuries

Top issue: SEAT BELTS

Problem score: 250

#3 WORST
2023

5 recalls · 226 complaints

Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem score: 241

Best Hyundai Palisade Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2026

3 recalls · 33 complaints

Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 52

#2 BEST
2025

3 recalls · 95 complaints

Main area: SERVICE BRAKES

Problem score: 110

#3 BEST
2022

5 recalls · 163 complaints

Main area: SEAT BELTS

Problem score: 184

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Hyundai Palisade — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
20263335
52
Good
20253953
110
Good
2024419512
231
Avoid
20235226
241
Avoid
202251633
184
Caution
202152236
250
Avoid
2020328614
323
Avoid

All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Hyundai Palisade Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Palisade models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 52 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Palisade should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2020 Hyundai Palisade if possible. It has 3 recalls, 286 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 323 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Palisade to buy?+

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 52. It has only 3 recalls and 33 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Palisade has the fewest problems?+

The 2026, 2025, 2022 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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