Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2024 Hyundai Palisade
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade faces several recalls and 398 complaints, mainly concerning service brakes. Common issues include airbag deployment, seat belt latching, and engine valve reliability. While the complaint data suggests potential problems, it's advisable to thoroughly inspect these areas before purchasing, as issues might not affect every vehicle.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 398 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V034000 Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V607000 Seat Belt Buckles May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V106000 Engine Valve Springs May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V599000 Front Passenger Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V526000 Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 216 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 54 complaints
- Seat Belts 54 complaints
- Unknown or Other 36 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Air Bags 22 complaints
Of the 398 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 398 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Frequent braking issues
How to check: Test brakes at various speeds for responsiveness and noise.
Airbag deployment fault
How to check: Check recall compliance for airbag replacements.
Engine valve spring breakage
How to check: Inspect for engine noise or rough idling.
Seat belt buckle failure
How to check: Test all seat belts for proper latching.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for abnormal engine noises.
Red flag: Loud clanking or knocking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check if dashboard warning lights illuminate.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 03
Braking at low speed
What to check: Test brake responsiveness and noise.
Red flag: Unresponsive brakes or grinding
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Monitor for transmission slipping or engine power loss.
Red flag: Hesitation or power loss
- 05
Full stop
What to check: Feel for any brake pulsing or vibrations.
Red flag: Significant brake vibrations
- 06
Turn maneuver
What to check: Listen for noises while steering.
Red flag: Unusual creaking or knocking noises
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag recall been completed?
- Any issues with the brakes recently?
- Have the engine valve springs been checked?
- Has the seat belt recall been addressed?
- Are there any electrical issues experienced?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service and repair history
- Completed recall documentation
- Vehicle inspection report
- Warranty information
- Title and registration documents
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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