Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Hyundai Palisade
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 448 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 #23V180000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V633000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V627000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V840000 Brake Fluid Contamination NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seat Belts 113 complaints
- Unknown or Other 83 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Electrical System 56 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 48 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
Of the 448 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 448 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade shows an average reliability outlook based on six recall campaigns and 447 owner complaints. The high number of complaints about seat belts and visibility/wiper issues suggest potential maintenance needs. Recalls for air bags and brakes add further concerns. Overall, this vehicle's reliability is average, with some areas needing attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | Unknown | $150–$300 | common |
| Visibility/wiper | Unknown | $100–$250 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat belt latch issues
- Wiper motor failure
- Engine misfires
- Brake performance decline
- Electrical system warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.