2022 Hyundai Palisade Reliability & Problems
By Adrian V. LockhartUpdated All 309 NHTSA owner reports researched and classified
Owner complaints
309
11 report a crash, fire, injury or death
Recalls
5
1 with a park-outside warning
Most common problem
20%
of complaints: seat belt unlatching
Complaints per year filed
2021–2025 · peak 72
In short
Some known problemsThe 2022 Hyundai Palisade has some known problems: NHTSA investigated inadvertent seat belt unlatch (PE24021) and closed it with recall 25V607, which matches the most common complaint. NHTSA has 309 owner complaints, and 11 report a crash, fire, injury or death. Seat belts, shattering sunroof glass and windshield cracks lead the list, and there are 5 recalls.
Reliability
How Reliable Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
This model year has the verdict "Some known problems" because of its seat belts. NHTSA investigated inadvertent seat belt unlatch and closed that investigation with recall 25V607, and seat belt complaints are the largest group for this model year, about 1 in 5 owner complaints. Owners describe belts that come undone by themselves, mostly while driving, and belts that are hard to latch. That is a safety problem, because a belt that releases does not protect an occupant in a crash. Most other complaints are less central to safety, but a few are alarming.
The second-largest group is sunroof glass that shatters, about 11% of complaints. Owners describe a loud bang, often compared to a gunshot, with no impact, sometimes on the highway, and some say glass fell into the cabin. This model year has no recall for it. Windshield cracking, coolant or radiator leaks, rear shock failure and stalling each make up about 5% of complaints. Stalling is the most worrying of these: owners describe the engine shutting off at speed or when slowing to a stop, and one reports impaired braking. These problems do not appear to be linked, so each one is a separate thing to check.
Two recalls match the seat belt complaints. Recall 25V607 says the seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger and second-row window seats may fail to latch, and until the remedy is done it advises inserting the belt firmly and pulling on it to confirm it is secured. Some owners also describe third-row belts that do not latch or come undone, and recall 26V034 covers third-row side curtain air bags that may deploy improperly in a crash, with dealers installing a protective film over the rear window and removing padding as necessary. There is no recall for the shattering sunroof, windshield cracking, stalling, coolant leaks or rear shocks. Too few owners say whether repairs worked to draw a conclusion, but among those who do, complaints lean toward repairs that failed, especially for rear shocks and stalling.
Few owners give a mileage, so patterns are rough. The sunroof and windshield complaints that include mileage come very early, around 8,000 miles for the sunroof and under 2,000 for the windshield. Seat belt and coolant complaints that include mileage cluster in the low-to-mid 20,000s, and rear shock complaints come around 41,700 miles. The few stalling reports that include mileage are at about 82,700 miles. On a particular vehicle, a low odometer reading does not rule out these problems, and a high one does not mean the sunroof or windshield are safe from them.
If you are shopping, treat the seat belts as the first thing to verify: confirm recall 25V607 was completed and test each belt. Ask whether the sunroof glass or windshield was ever replaced. Complaint counts show what owners reported, not how many vehicles are affected, and they cannot show how any one vehicle was maintained or driven. A vehicle with the recalls completed and a clean inspection history is a better bet than one with an unknown record.
Top problems
The 6 problems owners report most
Named from 309 NHTSA complaints. Open a problem for symptoms, the fix, cost and owners' accounts.
1Seat belt unlatches or will not latchSeriousAbout 1 in 5 complaints19,300–34,000 mi
Owners describe belts that unbuckle by themselves, most often while driving, and belts that are hard to latch or take several tries. Reports cover the driver, middle and third-row seats, and some owners hear an alarm or warning bell. Recall 25V607 is mentioned in these reports, and recall 26V034 is mentioned too.
What owners describe
- Belt clicks but comes undone16%
- Belt hard to latch15%
- Belt unbuckles while driving8%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: seat belt receptacle replaced (1 report). Recall 25V607000.
Mileage
24,000 mi
Middle half 19,300–34,000 mi · 6 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
20%
62 of 309 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
0%
of these complaints
2Sunroof glass shattersSeriousAbout 1 in 9 complaints8,000–11,000 mi
Owners say the sunroof exploded or shattered, with a loud noise often described as a gunshot, and some report no impact. It usually happens while driving, including on the highway and freeway, and some owners say glass fell into the cabin. No recall for this appears for this model year.
What owners describe
- Sunroof explodes or shatters79%
- Happens with no impact45%
- Loud bang like a gunshot42%
- Glass falls into the cabin6%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: sunroof replaced (1 report).
Mileage
8,000 mi
Middle half 8,000–11,000 mi · 5 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
11%
33 of 309 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
6%
of these complaints
In owners' words
“No warning signs whatsoever, the vehicle is garage kept and there was no impact to the roof of the vehicle.”
Owner in LA3.8LFiled 2022NHTSA 11499247 “The entirety of the glass was shattered and bowed up towards the center as if popping under tension.”
Owner in MA3.8LFiled 2023NHTSA 11511368 3Windshield cracks easilySeriousAbout 1 in 19 complaints1,600–2,300 mi
Owners describe cracks starting from small rocks or chips, cracks that spread across the glass, and some that appear with no impact. One owner says the damage could not be repaired. No recall for this appears for this model year.
What owners describe
- Crack from a small rock25%
- Cracks with no impact25%
- Crack spreads across glass19%
- Chip cannot be repaired19%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: chip repair (1 report).
Mileage
1,900 mi
Middle half 1,600–2,300 mi · 2 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
5%
16 of 309 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
0%
of these complaints
In owners' words
“The subsequent two replacements occurred without any known cause or visible damage”
Owner in IN3.8LFiled 2025NHTSA 11665985 4Stalling or shutting off while drivingCriticalAbout 1 in 19 complaints79,500–87,800 mi
Owners describe the engine shutting off at highway speed, when exiting the highway, or when coming to a stop, sometimes with no warning. One owner reports impaired braking. No recall for this appears for this model year.
What owners describe
- Shuts off when stopping25%
- Engine shuts off while driving19%
- No warning before shutoff6%
- Impaired braking6%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: battery replaced (1 report).
Mileage
82,700 mi
Middle half 79,500–87,800 mi · 4 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
5%
16 of 309 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
0%
of these complaints
In owners' words
“My car was making a rattling noise from the engine and would stutter at a stop and sometimes kick into park or turn off.”
Owner in CA3.8LFiled 2025NHTSA 11676846 5Coolant or radiator leakSeriousAbout 1 in 19 complaints11,300–30,300 mi
Owners describe radiator leaks, pin holes or cracks in the radiator, coolant on the garage floor, and a coolant smell in the cabin. Some got a low coolant or overheat warning, while others had no warning lights after a long trip. Repairs mostly involved replacing the radiator.
What owners describe
- Radiator leaks or fails63%
- Coolant smell in the cabin19%
- Low coolant or overheat warning19%
- Coolant on the ground13%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: radiator replacement (3 reports).
Mileage
21,500 mi
Middle half 11,300–30,300 mi · 6 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
5%
16 of 309 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
0%
of these complaints
In owners' words
“I experienced issues indicative of a coolant leak, including engine overheating warnings and noticeable coolant odors.”
Owner in FL3.8LFiled 2025NHTSA 11660161 “The radiator suddenly failed, and the vehicle would overheat, and the heater failed to operate as needed”
Owner in NJ3.8LFiled 2025NHTSA 11661183
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6Rear shock failureSeriousAbout 1 in 19 complaints32,100–47,800 mi
Owners describe leaking rear shocks, oil dripping under the rear, and knocking, clunking or creaking over bumps. Some say the noise returned after the shocks were replaced, and one mentions a service bulletin. No recall for this appears for this model year.
What owners describe
- Knocking or clunking over bumps25%
- Rear shocks leak oil19%
- Creaking from the rear13%
- Noise returns after repair6%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: rear shock absorbers and insulators replaced several times (1 report).
Mileage
41,700 mi
Middle half 32,100–47,800 mi · 6 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
5%
16 of 309 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
0%
of these complaints
In owners' words
“Rear shocks replaced at 58,000. 3,000 miles later the noise & bumpy ride have returned.”
Owner in MI3.8LFiled 2025NHTSA 11666020
Buying one
Should you buy a used 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
What to check before you buy, based on the complaint and recall data.
Before you buy, check that recalls 25V607 (seat belt buckles) and 26V034 (third-row curtain air bags) have been done, and ask for the dealer record. Test every seat belt in every seat, including the third row, several times. Look closely at the sunroof glass and the windshield for chips or cracks, and ask whether either has been replaced.
- 1Run the VIN for open recalls. NHTSA lists 5 recalls, and 1 carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning (22V633000). Check at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- 2Test-drive for stalling. It's the most common safety-critical complaint, in about 1 in 19 owner complaints, usually around 82,700 miles.
- 3Check for seat belt unlatching. The most common complaint, in about 1 in 5 owner complaints.
- 4Get a pre-purchase inspection. An independent mechanic can spot leaks, stored fault codes and accident repairs that a test drive misses.
Hyundai Palisade model years
Which Hyundai Palisade years to avoid? Every model year compared
Early complaints are those filed in a model year's first 3 years. They follow how many were sold, so they don't show which years are better. Each tag is that year's verdict from our research of its owner complaints.
- 2020213 early complaintsCheck recall
- 2021164 early complaintsCheck recall
- 2022This year159 early complaintsCheck recall
- 2023318 early complaintsCheck carefully
- 2024387 early complaintsAvoid
- 2025248 early complaintsCheck recall
- 2026120 early complaintsNo pattern
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings.
| SUV AWD | SUV FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 14% | 16% |
Owning one
If you already own one
Find your symptom, see when problems tend to show up, and check which recalls apply.
If a seat belt comes undone while driving or a warning chime sounds, pull the belt tight after buckling and have a dealer check it; owners report this happening mostly while driving. Confirm recalls 25V607, 26V034 and 22V633 have been performed. Until the tow hitch recall 22V633 is repaired, the recall advises parking outside and away from structures. If the engine shuts off or you notice coolant smell or a low coolant warning, stop driving and get it inspected.
- Seat belt unlatches or will not latchSeriousAbout 1 in 5 owner complaints62 of 309Median 24,000 mi
Most common repair owners describe: seat belt receptacle replaced (1 report).
- Sunroof glass shattersSeriousAbout 1 in 9 owner complaints33 of 309Median 8,000 mi
Most common repair owners describe: sunroof replaced (1 report).
- Windshield cracks easilySeriousAbout 1 in 19 owner complaints16 of 309Median 1,900 mi
Most common repair owners describe: chip repair (1 report).
- Stalling or shutting off while drivingCriticalAbout 1 in 19 owner complaints16 of 309Median 82,700 mi
Most common repair owners describe: battery replaced (1 report).
- Coolant or radiator leakSeriousAbout 1 in 19 owner complaints16 of 309Median 21,500 mi
Most common repair owners describe: radiator replacement (3 reports).
- Rear shock failureSeriousAbout 1 in 19 owner complaints16 of 309Median 41,700 mi
Most common repair owners describe: rear shock absorbers and insulators replaced several times (1 report).
- Excessive oil consumptionCriticalAbout 1 in 22 owner complaints14 of 309Median 80,200 mi
- Wipers stop working in snowSeriousAbout 1 in 24 owner complaints13 of 309Median 10,500 mi
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- Child safety lock malfunctionMinorAbout 1 in 28 owner complaints11 of 309Median 95,500 mi
- Oil leaks or low oilSeriousAbout 1 in 31 owner complaints10 of 309Median 64,000 mi
- Clunks or knocks from the suspensionMinorAbout 1 in 31 owner complaints10 of 309Median 29,800 mi
5 recalls, newest first
Open one for the risk, the remedy and what to do now.
Side/window › CurtainThe side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to…Jan 23, 2026568,576 vehicles26V034000
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge.
Rear/other › Buckle assemblyThe seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.Sep 12, 2025568,580 vehicles25V607000
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Visibility/wiperThe windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the…Mar 17, 2023167,085 vehicles23V180000
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge.
Trailer hitchesPark outsideDebris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical…Aug 18, 2022244,980 vehicles22V633000
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
- What to do
- Park outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelThe instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument…May 18, 2022158 vehicles22V353000
- Defect
- The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.
- Risk
- A disabled display screen will not show critical information, such as the meters, gauges, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge.
What to do
Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a recall is open, any dealer will fix it free. For NHTSA's full record of a campaign, search its number there (for example 26V034000).
Reliability history
Hyundai Palisade reliability by year
Complaints filed in each model year's first 3 years, by trouble spot. Darker cells have more complaints; counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold each year.
| Trouble spot | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 2020 Transmission & drivetrain: 5 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Transmission & drivetrain: 6 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Transmission & drivetrain: 5 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Transmission & drivetrain: 29 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Transmission & drivetrain: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Transmission & drivetrain: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Transmission & drivetrain: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Engine | 2020 Engine: 8 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Engine: 6 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Engine: 14 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Engine: 30 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Engine: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Engine: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Engine: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Fuel system & stalling | 2020 Fuel system & stalling: 0 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Fuel system & stalling: 2 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Fuel system & stalling: 1 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Fuel system & stalling: 4 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Fuel system & stalling: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Fuel system & stalling: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Fuel system & stalling: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Electrical | 2020 Electrical: 10 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Electrical: 24 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Electrical: 20 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Electrical: 29 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Electrical: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Electrical: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Electrical: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Driver aids & stability | 2020 Driver aids & stability: 8 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Driver aids & stability: 10 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Driver aids & stability: 12 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Driver aids & stability: 24 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Driver aids & stability: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Driver aids & stability: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Driver aids & stability: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Brakes | 2020 Brakes: 2 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Brakes: 3 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Brakes: 4 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Brakes: 77 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Brakes: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Brakes: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Brakes: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Steering | 2020 Steering: 8 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Steering: 7 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Steering: 9 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Steering: 10 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Steering: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Steering: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Steering: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Suspension | 2020 Suspension: 6 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Suspension: 3 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Suspension: 9 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Suspension: 17 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Suspension: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Suspension: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Suspension: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Airbags & seat belts | 2020 Airbags & seat belts: 11 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Airbags & seat belts: 16 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Airbags & seat belts: 23 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Airbags & seat belts: 34 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Airbags & seat belts: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Airbags & seat belts: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Airbags & seat belts: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Body, lights & visibility | 2020 Body, lights & visibility: 136 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Body, lights & visibility: 70 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Body, lights & visibility: 55 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Body, lights & visibility: 86 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Body, lights & visibility: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Body, lights & visibility: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Body, lights & visibility: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Acceleration & speed control | 2020 Acceleration & speed control: 2 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Acceleration & speed control: 4 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Acceleration & speed control: 1 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Acceleration & speed control: 14 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Acceleration & speed control: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Acceleration & speed control: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Acceleration & speed control: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
| Wheels & tires | 2020 Wheels & tires: 6 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2021 Wheels & tires: 0 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2022 Wheels & tires: 2 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2023 Wheels & tires: 4 complaints in the first 3 years. | 2024 Wheels & tires: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2025 Wheels & tires: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. | 2026 Wheels & tires: too new, fewer than 3 complete years. |
All problems
Every problem reported on the 2022 Palisade
Every problem found in the 309 owner complaints, by area of the vehicle.
Body, lights & visibility
85 28%- Sunroof glass shattersSerious33 11%typically at 8,000 mi8,000––
- Windshield cracks easilySerious16 5%–––
- Wipers stop working in snowSerious13 4%–––
- Third-row power seat has no pinch protectionSerious5 2%–––
- Wipers run without rain3 1.0%–––
- Paint peeling3 1.0%–––
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- Power seat will not adjust3 1.0%–––
- Liftgate struts break2 0.6%–––
- Power mirrors stop adjusting1 0.3%–––
- Sharp seat track edges1 0.3%–––
- Washer fluid fumes enter the cabin1 0.3%–––
- Door trim or molding detaches1 0.3%–––
- Side window cracks1 0.3%–––
- Tail light out1 0.3%–––
- Door handle coating peeling1 0.3%–––
Airbags & seat belts
66 21%- 62 20%typically at 24,000 mi24,000––
- Seat belt buckle hard to reach1 0.3%–––
- Passenger airbag turns off with an adult in the seatCritical1 0.3%–––
- Third-row seat belt buckle crushed1 0.3%–––
- Airbag warning light stays onSerious1 0.3%–––
- Seat belt sticks or binds1 0.3%–––
Engine
56 18%- 16 5%–––
- Coolant or radiator leakSerious16 5%typically at 21,500 mi21,500––
- Excessive oil consumptionCritical14 5%–––
- Oil leaks or low oilSerious10 3%–––
- Low oil warning does not appear6 2%–––
- Sudden loss of engine powerCritical6 2%–––
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- Engine failureCritical5 2%–––
- Fuel pump or fuel injector failureCritical5 2%–––
- Misfires or head gasket failureSerious2 0.6%–––
- Engine restarts by itself2 0.6%–––
- Engine knocking2 0.6%–––
- Sudden limp mode on highway1 0.3%–––
- Engine overheating1 0.3%–––
- Sensors alert with nothing nearby1 0.3%–––
Electrical
25 8%- Child safety lock malfunctionMinor11 4%–––
- Many warning lights at onceMinor4 1%–––
- Speedometer reads zero2 0.6%–––
- Trailer lights not working2 0.6%–––
- Instrument cluster blank2 0.6%–––
- Battery drain or no-startSerious2 0.6%–––
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- Wiring harness damaged by rodents1 0.3%–––
- Electronic parking brake engages on its ownCritical1 0.3%–––
- Rear occupant alarm false alert1 0.3%–––
- Alternator failure1 0.3%–––
- Key not in vehicle warning1 0.3%–––
Suspension
19 6%- Rear shock failureSerious16 5%typically at 41,700 mi41,700––
- Clunks or knocks from the suspensionMinor10 3%–––
Steering
16 5%- Loss of power steeringCritical8 3%–––
- Car pulls to one sideSerious7 2%–––
- Headrest does not stay up1 0.3%–––
- Vehicle pulls to the right1 0.3%–––
Brakes
11 4%- Brake pedal sinks or brakes failCritical8 3%–––
- Brake noise and early wearMinor2 0.6%–––
- Engine braking lost after software update1 0.3%–––
Driver aids & stability
10 3%- Collision avoidance disabled warnings3 1.0%–––
- Automatic emergency braking activates for no reasonCritical3 1.0%–––
- Parking sensor error warning2 0.6%–––
- Adaptive cruise control fails to slow1 0.3%–––
- Fails to decelerate in turns1 0.3%–––
- Forward collision alert did not warn1 0.3%–––
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- Blind spot view monitor stops displaying1 0.3%–––
Transmission & drivetrain
8 3%- Drops into neutral or loses drive while movingCritical5 2%–––
- Transmission failure needing replacementSerious2 0.6%–––
- Hesitation or slipping while drivingSerious2 0.6%–––
- Rear differential failure1 0.3%–––
Acceleration & speed control
5 2%- Sudden or unintended accelerationCritical4 1%–––
- Driver-assist warnings or cruise control not working1 0.3%–––
Fire
2 0.6%- Vehicle catches fireCritical2 0.6%–––
Wheels & tires
2 0.6%- Steering wheel vibrates at highway speed1 0.3%–––
- Uneven tire wear1 0.3%–––
Fuel system & stalling
1 0.3%- Fuel leaksCritical1 0.3%–––
72 problems found in all 309 complaints. One complaint can describe more than one problem, so counts add up to more than the total. Not counted as a defect: 30 about recall paperwork or parts delays, 2 describing no vehicle defect. Typical miles, repair cost and fix rate show only when enough owners report them.
The data
Behind the numbers
Every figure comes from NHTSA's complaint file and APIs.
- Complaints
- 309
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- 0
Crashes and fires count complaints that report one; injuries and deaths count people.
Mileage at failure
Not enough data yet
Only 22 complaints list mileage; we chart this from 30.
FAQ
2022 Hyundai Palisade questions
Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade has some known problems. NHTSA investigated inadvertent seat belt unlatch (PE24021) and closed it with recall 25V607000, which matches the most common complaint. Other complaints cover sunroof glass that shatters, windshield cracking, coolant or radiator leaks, rear shock failure and stalling, and each is a separate thing to check.
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems?
Of 309 owner complaints, seat belt unlatching or failure to latch is the largest group at 62, about 1 in 5. Shattering sunroof glass follows with 33 complaints, about 1 in 9. Windshield cracking, coolant or radiator leaks, rear shock failure and stalling each have 16 complaints, about 1 in 19.
Are there any recalls on the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
There are 5 recalls. Recall 22V633000 covers the tow hitch harness module, where debris and moisture may cause an electrical short and a fire, and owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until it is repaired. The others cover third-row side curtain air bags (26V034000), seat belt buckles (25V607000), the windshield wiper arm (23V180000) and the instrument cluster display (22V353000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have seat belt problems?
Yes, seat belts are the largest complaint group, with 62 complaints, about 1 in 5. Owners describe belts that unbuckle by themselves, most often while driving, and belts that are hard to latch. Recall 25V607000 says the buckles in the driver, passenger and second-row window seats may fail to latch, and the problem is rated serious.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have sunroof problems?
Owners report sunroof glass that shatters, with 33 complaints, about 1 in 9. They describe a loud bang like a gunshot, often with no impact, usually while driving, and some say glass fell into the cabin. This model year has no recall for it. The few complaints that give a mileage come around 8,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade stall?
Some owners report stalling, with 16 complaints, about 1 in 19, and it is rated critical. They describe the engine shutting off at highway speed, when exiting the highway or when coming to a stop, sometimes with no warning, and one reports impaired braking. There is no recall for it for this model year. The few reports that give a mileage are at about 82,700 miles.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade safe?
NHTSA rates both the AWD and FWD versions 5 out of 5 stars overall, 5 out of 5 stars frontal, 5 out of 5 stars side and 4 out of 5 stars rollover. Of 309 owner complaints, 11 report a crash, fire, injury or death. Seat belt unlatching is the main safety concern, so confirm recall 25V607000 was completed.
Which Hyundai Palisade years should you avoid?
Avoid the 2024 Hyundai Palisade: owner complaints for that year show serious known problems. The 2023 is worth checking carefully: complaints show some known problems. For the 2020–2022 and 2025, make sure the recall repairs were done: an urgent recall matters more than their complaint pattern. The 2026 shows no pattern of serious problems. Every model year is compared on the Hyundai Palisade years-to-avoid page.
Methodology
How we researched this
- Complaints. NHTSA's owner complaint file, counted as unique complaint numbers for make HYUNDAI, model PALISADE, model year 2022. Data through Oct 4, 2026.
- Verdict. Judged from this model year's own complaints, not against other models, using shares rather than counts. Serious known problems: one serious problem (transmission, engine or stalling, steering, brakes, airbags, fire, fuel leaks) is in a quarter or more of complaints; or a smaller but clear cluster comes with an unusual share of crash, fire, injury or loss-of-power reports or early failures; or an urgent recall or NHTSA investigation matches a top complaint. Some known problems: one of those signals on its own. No pattern of serious problems: none of them; this doesn't mean the vehicle is trouble-free. Too few complaints to judge: under 50 complaints. Why this verdict: An NHTSA investigation into inadvertent seat belt unlatch (PE24021, closed with recall 25V607), matching a top complaint.
- No grade or class ranking. Raw complaint counts favor models that sell fewer cars, so we don't score or rank this vehicle against other models until we can adjust for sales.
- Trouble spots and history. Complaints grouped by the part owners chose when filing. The history grid counts complaints filed in each model year's first 3 years so older and newer years compare fairly; years with fewer than 3 complete years are marked too new.
- Named problems. Every one of the 309 complaints was researched and classified by its problems, severity, symptoms, repairs and any cost the owner mentions; the counts, costs and fix rates on this page are tallies of those classifications. Quotes are verbatim excerpts, checked against the original text. Engines are decoded from partial VINs with NHTSA's vPIC service.
- Repair costs and fix rates. Shown only when at least 10 owners report a repair cost, or at least 10 complaints describe whether a repair worked.
- Not adjusted for sales. Not affiliated with NHTSA. Page updated Oct 11, 2026.