NHTSA FEDERAL EVIDENCE AUDITAudited: 2026-08-24

2022 Hyundai Palisade Common Problems & Defect Telemetry

Authoritative defect intelligence synthesized from 302 verified NHTSA owner complaints, 5 federal safety recalls, and interquartile failure mileage telemetry.

Data Grade: HIGH46 Odometer Verified EntriesMethodology
Executive AI Defect Summary

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade receives a 3.9/10 MazicBay Reliability Index based on 302 verified NHTSA federal complaints and 5 safety recalls. The primary reported failure mode is Airbag Occupant Detection & Inflator Defect Reports with a median failure point at 36,000 miles (IQR: 18,50057,000 mi). Out-of-warranty repairs benchmark at $400 – $1,200 .

Hyundai Palisade PlatformHyundai Palisade Series
DLC Port: Under driver side dashboard kick panel

*Representative vehicle platform imagery. Body styling varies across generations.

MazicBay Reliability Index
3.9 / 10

35.5 complaints / 10k sold

NHTSA Owner Complaints
302

Verified US federal records

Safety Severity Grade
Critical Risk

Crash, fire & stall audit

Federal Safety Recalls
5

5 Active / Free Remedies

Switch Palisade Model Year (2014–2025)
Defect Clustering

Top Reported Problem Clusters (7)

Ranked by NHTSA Complaint Frequency
#1 AIRBAGS & SAFETY RESTRAINTSCritical Severity66% Match Confidence

Airbag Occupant Detection & Inflator Defect Reports

85
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):36,000 milesIQR: 18,50057,000 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$400 – $1,200 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • SRS Airbag warning lamp illuminated
  • Passenger occupant classification sensor failure
  • Seat belt retractor lockup
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11757691 • Filed: 08/18/2026

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V607000 (Seat Belts) and 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable ...

ODI #11756824 • Filed: 08/13/2026Odometer: 78,000 mi

Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Palisade, approximately 78,000 miles. The vehicle has experienced a recurring engine/powertrain malfunction involving engine stalling, hesitation/rough operation, startup rattling, cylinder air/fuel imbalance, and misfires. The exact failed component is c...

ODI #11754745 • Filed: 08/04/2026

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the...

#2 ENGINE & COOLINGCritical Severity86% Match Confidence

Engine Stalling, Oil Consumption & Cooling Defect Reports

62
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):15,000 milesIQR: 1,00030,400 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$950 – $3,200 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Engine sudden stall / hesitation while driving
  • Abnormal oil burning / consumption
  • Check Engine Light (MIL) flashing
  • Engine overheating / coolant loss
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11758043 • Filed: 08/19/2026

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the...

ODI #11758085 • Filed: 08/19/2026

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and shifted into park independently. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine, battery, oil, and ano...

ODI #11756824 • Filed: 08/13/2026Odometer: 78,000 mi

Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Palisade, approximately 78,000 miles. The vehicle has experienced a recurring engine/powertrain malfunction involving engine stalling, hesitation/rough operation, startup rattling, cylinder air/fuel imbalance, and misfires. The exact failed component is c...

#3 STEERING & SUSPENSIONCritical Severity69% Match Confidence

Electric Power Steering Assist & Suspension Noise Reports

61
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):10,000 milesIQR: 2,80034,400 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$450 – $1,400 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Sudden loss of electric power steering assist
  • Steering wheel pull or highway wander
  • Clunking / knocking noise over bumps
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11751710 • Filed: 07/21/2026

My wife was driving the vehicle to work this morning XXX around 730am on the ... near ... and the vehicle just cut off while driving at high speed. All the lights were activated on the dashboard. The steering wheel locked, the brakes stopped working, and the car would not acce...

ODI #11749949 • Filed: 07/13/2026Odometer: 1,000 mi

I own a 2022 Hyundai Palisade SEL. On XXX, while driving at the intersection of ... and ... in ..., the engine abruptly lost power, causing a sudden loss of engine power while the vehicle was in motion. This is my family's primary vehicle, and my wife and children were in the ...

ODI #11731895 • Filed: 04/17/2026

I am reporting a deliberate misrepresentation of vehicle status regarding Recall 292. On April 9, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Bud Clary Auburn Hyundai, for recall services, a safety concern with the 3rd row seat. I was told recall 292 had no remedy. I did not feel comfortabl...

#4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & BATTERYCritical Severity84% Match Confidence

Electrical Parasitic Drain, Infotainment & Harness Reports

38
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):2,800 milesIQR: 2,00049,146 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$280 – $850 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Out-of-Pocket / TSB RemedyNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Unexplained battery drain after sitting overnight
  • Infotainment display / instrument cluster blackouts
  • Accessory malfunction / alternator fault warnings
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11758085 • Filed: 08/19/2026

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and shifted into park independently. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine, battery, oil, and ano...

ODI #11754745 • Filed: 08/04/2026

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the...

ODI #11753586 • Filed: 07/29/2026Odometer: 95,492 mi

We purchased this used 2022 Hyundai Palisade SLE vehicle on XXX at a Nissan dealership with 95,492 miles. While my spouse was driving the vehicle on the highway on XXX the failed child safety lock alarm notification displayed on the screen and the 2nd row actuators began flick...

#5 BRAKING SYSTEM & ABSCritical Severity71% Match Confidence

Service Brakes, ABS Actuator & Master Cylinder Reports

26
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):19,900 milesIQR: 4,37540,712 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$350 – $1,100 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Under Investigation / Recall AuditNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Spongy or hard brake pedal travel
  • ABS / Brake warning light illuminated
  • Extended stopping distance / pedal vibration
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11752389 • Filed: 07/23/2026

On 7/22/26 at about 5:15pm, I was operating my vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai Palisade in the Parking lot of Publix Supermarket at Valrico Commons and was attempting to enter a parking space. I made a right from the parking thruway to enter a right parking space. I felt one of the ri...

ODI #11751710 • Filed: 07/21/2026

My wife was driving the vehicle to work this morning XXX around 730am on the ... near ... and the vehicle just cut off while driving at high speed. All the lights were activated on the dashboard. The steering wheel locked, the brakes stopped working, and the car would not acce...

ODI #11739812 • Filed: 05/24/2026

The vehicle exhibits two distinct and dangerous behaviors: 1. Engine stalling upon deceleration: When slowing to a stop, the engine stalls abruptly before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, causing a sudden, unexpected deceleration that throws occupants forward with signifi...

#6 TRANSMISSION & DRIVETRAINMedium Severity81% Match Confidence

Transmission Hesitation, Hard Shifting & Slipping Reports

21
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):108,000 milesIQR: 54,500137,500 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$1,400 – $3,800 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Out-of-Pocket / TSB RemedyNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Hard gear shifts / delayed engagement into Drive/Reverse
  • Transmission shudder / jerking under acceleration
  • Transmission slipping between gears
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11758085 • Filed: 08/19/2026

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and shifted into park independently. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine, battery, oil, and ano...

ODI #11757792 • Filed: 08/18/2026Odometer: 108,000 mi

I was driving the 2022 Palisade at 65 miles an hour on busy interstate when it suddenly shifted down to 5 miles per hour. I was almost back ended and sideswiped as I tried to get from middle lane to side of interstate. I had 3 grandchildren in car at the time. I had this vehic...

ODI #11751710 • Filed: 07/21/2026

My wife was driving the vehicle to work this morning XXX around 730am on the ... near ... and the vehicle just cut off while driving at high speed. All the lights were activated on the dashboard. The steering wheel locked, the brakes stopped working, and the car would not acce...

#7 FUEL SYSTEM & INJECTIONMedium Severity65% Match Confidence

Fuel Pump Pressure Loss & Fuel Delivery Defect Reports

7
Federal Complaints
Failure Mileage (Median):60,200 milesIQR: 60,20060,200 mi
Estimated Repair Cost:$650 – $1,250 MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model
Recall Status:Out-of-Pocket / TSB RemedyNHTSA Campaign Audit
Reported Defect Symptoms
  • Sudden loss of propulsion power at highway speeds
  • Extended engine cranking / failure to restart
  • Fuel odor near fuel tank / engine bay
Potentially Associated OBD-II Codes

Correlated via MazicBay Diagnostic Engine (not NHTSA verified fact).

Sample Verified NHTSA Evidence Records (3)
ODI #11746193 • Filed: 06/24/2026

Randomly but frequently, my car would turn off when coming to a stop and with the auto shut off - but the full car would turn off and to move, I would need to press the ignition to turn back on and drive. This even occurred while accelerating onto a highway. I took this to the...

ODI #11739311 • Filed: 05/21/2026

purchased a vehicle that has experienced ongoing mechanical and safety-related defects, including excessive oil consumption, seat belt malfunctions, and unresolved injector recall issues. Despite multiple repair attempts by the dealership, the problems continue to persist and ...

ODI #11729044 • Filed: 04/03/2026Odometer: 60,200 mi

At about 60,200 miles, my check engine light went off and I took it to the dealer. They told me all my fuel injectors were failing and I had to replace those to include the spark plugs. I understand there is a current class action lawsuit for similar Hyundai vehicles but does ...

Safety Enforcement

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls (5)

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NHTSA Campaign #22V353000Reported: 18/05/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Summary: 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.

Safety Consequence: 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.
Manufacturer 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 230.
NHTSA Campaign #22V633000Reported: 18/08/2022

TRAILER HITCHES

Summary: 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. 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.

Safety Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
NHTSA Campaign #23V180000Reported: 17/03/2023

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Summary: 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.

Safety Consequence: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
NHTSA Campaign #25V607000Reported: 12/09/2025

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Summary: 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.

Safety Consequence: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
NHTSA Campaign #26V034000Reported: 23/01/2026

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Summary: 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."

Safety Consequence: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist for 2022 Hyundai Palisade

Before purchasing a used 2022 Hyundai Palisade, perform the following targeted inspections based on reported federal defect patterns:

1. Cold Start & Idle Diagnostics

Scan the OBD-II port under the dash for pending freeze-frame codes (e.g. P0300 misfires, P0087 fuel rail pressure, P0420 catalytic efficiency).

2. Transmission Shift Quality Audit

Test vehicle at low-speed stop-and-go and highway merges. Check for delayed reverse engagement or gear shift shudder between 2nd and 3rd gears.

3. Federal Recall Completion Check

Verify that all 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns have been performed by an authorized dealership using the VIN.

4. Electrical & Infotainment Drain Check

Ensure the instrument cluster, center screen, and auxiliary charging ports operate with stable 12.0V–14.4V alternator voltage.

Frequently Answered Questions

Defect & Reliability Q&A: 2022 Hyundai Palisade

Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade a reliable used car?

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade earns a 3.9/10 MazicBay Reliability Index based on 302 federal owner reports. Vehicles maintained under factory service schedules exhibit strong longevity past 150,000 miles.

What is the most frequent defect reported on the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?

The leading complaint category is Airbag Occupant Detection & Inflator Defect Reports, with a median failure point around 36,000 miles (IQR: 18,50057,000 mi).

Are there free recall repairs available for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?

Yes, the NHTSA records 5 safety recall campaign(s) for this model year. All safety recalls are performed 100% free of charge by authorized franchise dealerships regardless of vehicle warranty status.