Most common 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems
Share of the 315 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Palisade complaints by model year
2022 Hyundai Palisade recalls (5)
Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. 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."
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
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/wiper
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Trailer hitches
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Palisade vehicles. The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2022 Hyundai Palisade:
Windshield Wiper Failure
On August 15, 2022, Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) filed a safety recall (NHTSA Recall 22V-627) of 122,919 model year (MY) 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade vehicles produced from April 10, 2019 to November 30, 2020. This recall addressed windshield wipers that may function intermittently or stop functioning when impeded by the accumulation of snow and/or ice at the bottom of the windshield.
Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch
On August 7, 2024, the O ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24021 to investigate complaints alleging inadvertent unlatching of seat belts in model year (MY) 2020-2023 Hyundai Palisade vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor America.
What 2022 Hyundai Palisade owners say
Seat belts all 71 →
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed or while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's and the rear passengers' seat belts unexpectedly unlatched. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, parts were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer by the contact's spouse, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact later called the dealer and was advised that the parts were not available and that the parts were on a nationwide backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side seat belts unbuckled independently while driving. The contact stated that the failure had recurred more frequently with the front passenger's side seat belt. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 54 →
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving in snowy and freezing weather the windshield wipers became inoperable due to an accumulation of snow and ice at the bottom of the windshield. The driver had to open the hood to remove the ice in order to allow the wipers to function. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. Additionally, while driving the odor of antifreeze was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed that tiny pin holes were present in the radiator and that the radiator needed to be replaced; however, the part was on back order due to high demand. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 10,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass exploded. There was no impact on the sunroof to have caused the sunroof glass to shatter. The sunroof screen prevented the glass shards from entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the replacement part was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 4,700.
Engine & cooling all 54 →
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for nine hours unattended in the middle of the night; it caught fire. No warning lights were illuminated before the fire. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer two weeks prior for a recall repair and oil change. While her husband was extinguishing the fire, he sustained burns to his arms and face, but medical attention was not provided. Additionally, part of the home was burned. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There was no police report filed, no air bag deployment, or crash. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility by the insurance company. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that when the vehicle it was purchased, the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V633000 (Trailer Hitches) and was repaired. The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, the radiator suddenly failed, and the vehicle would overheat, and the heater failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator had failed and needed to be replaced. The radiator was replaced. After having the repair completed, the vehicle would shake while accelerating and driving at various speeds. The contact stated that failure mostly occurred while the transmission was shifting into 2nd gear. The contact stated that engine was overheating and the coolant reservoir needed to be refilled every day. There were no warning lights illuminated. …
2022 Hyundai Palisade engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 19 / 24 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade a good car?
Based on 315 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Palisade rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Palisade at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
The seat belts — 71 complaints, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (54) and engine & cooling (54).
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade, the most recent from January 22, 2026 (curtain). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Palisade?
Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2023 and 2025. See the full Hyundai Palisade years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 28,000 miles; 77% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.