2022 Hyundai Palisade: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2022 Hyundai Palisade? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 274 complaints, with Seat Belt Issues as the top reported area.
2022 Hyundai Palisade Fuel Economy
β EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2022 Hyundai Palisade trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2022 Hyundai Palisade Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested β showing 2022 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
14.3% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
14.3% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade has 274 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Seat Belt Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Minor Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Palisade
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 274
- Crash-related complaints
- 4
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Seat Belt Issues
- Reliability signal
- Minor Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 26
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2022 Hyundai Palisade Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Seat Belt Issues
Uncategorized Issues
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Seat Belt Issues, Uncategorized Issues, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2022 Hyundai Palisade
Inspection Focus
- Inspect seat belt operation and recall status.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and visibility components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect seat belt operation and recall status.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and visibility components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2022 Hyundai Palisade, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
NHTSA data for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade shows complaints concentrated in seat belt issues, engine problems, and visibility/wiper components. The data includes 274 complaints and 5 recalls, but confidence is low due to limited model year coverage.
- Seat belt issues account for the highest number of complaints at 64.
- Engine problems and visibility/wiper issues are also frequently reported.
- There are 4 crash-related complaints among the total.
- Seat Belt Issues
- Engine Problems
- Visibility/Wiper Issues
All 2022 Hyundai Palisade Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 64 | β | β | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 42 | β | 1 | β | |
| Engine Problems | 37 | β | 1 | β | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 32 | β | β | β | |
| Electrical Faults | 27 | β | 1 | β | |
| Suspension Failures | 19 | 1 | β | β | |
| Visibility | 19 | β | β | β | |
| Trailer Hitches | 15 | β | β | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | β | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | β | β | β | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | β | β | β | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | β | β | β | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 9 | β | β | β | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 9 | 2 | β | β | |
| Brake System | 8 | 3 | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | β | β | β | |
| Lane Departure | 5 | β | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | β | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
- Engine leaking oil / burning oil - vehicle stuttered while turning left - can lead to sudden breakdown or stalling - dealer performed warranty repair of oil pan and oil filter housing in February. 2 months later, no oil on dipstick. Dealer reports this is a common issue. - manuβ¦
I am writing to follow up on an ongoing issue with the seat belts in my Hyundai Palisade. I have previously reached out through multiple channels and have been in contact with a representative who has made efforts to assist, which I sincerely appreciate. However, the issue remainβ¦
This same incident has happened twice, June of 2025 and more recently March of 2026. My vehicle will essentially have no oil left causing my car to shake while breaking and eventually the car stalls out. The first time this occurred, my vehicle stalled out in the highway and agaiβ¦
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); 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 rβ¦
The vehicle has multiple unresolved safety recalls involving the seatbelt system and the airbag system (ejection mitigation/side curtain airbags). These are critical occupant protection systems that are designed to protect passengers during a crash. There is a risk that seatbeltβ¦
Iβm Filing a complaint regarding Recall 26V034 (Hyundai Recall 292). The manufacturer and dealership are failing to provide the alternative transportation/rental reimbursement guaranteed in the 'Remedy Not Available' dealer notification filed with the NHTSA. My vehicle is currentβ¦
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 comfortable pβ¦
I am writing to report a compliance issue regarding Hyundai Recall 292 (NHTSA 26V-034). My vehicle has been grounded due to the safety risks outlined in this recall (specifically the failure of side curtain airbags to meet ejection mitigation standards for third-row occupants). β¦
The 3rd row power seats do not always recognize something or someone sitting there and will continue to fold down. After seeing the reports of a little girl passing away we wanted to test our 3rd row power seats. We placed a car seat in the 3rd row and it did recognize that andβ¦
5-6 weeks ago my seatbelt began unbuckling itself up to six times in a 25 minute commute. I called Crain Hyundai of Bentonville to schedule the repair as this is a recall issue. I was told since I was experiencing issues Iβd be bumped up the list and they were anticipating partβ¦
The sunroof exploded while driving down the road. No other vehicles were within 100m of us. It sounded like a shotgun going off. Immediately pulled over to assess the damage and found almost no glass inside the car. The glass that was surrounding the break was protruding upward aβ¦
About 1 year ago, my child was in a forward-facing car seat in the third row. The power seat button was activated, and the seat started to fold down with my child in a car seat. It did not stop. I was panicked but luckily was able to act quickly and get the seat to stop without hβ¦
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact works for a ridesharing company and stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driverβs and rear driverβs seat belts unlatch unexpectedly. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000β¦
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 notβ¦
In my 2022 Hyundai palisade calligraphy AWD, the third row power fold seats did not stop upon closing while testing it out on water bottles. It completely shut over two gallon jugs of distilled water, as well as a case of water. I believe there are more vehicles that this 3rd rowβ¦
Driving approx. 45 mph through [XXX] when I heard loud boom and glass shattering. After calming down and avoiding a collision I realized my sunroof had essentially exploded and shattered. No impact or foreign debris was visible or noted.I was very scared. INFORMATION REDACTED PUβ¦
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (Air Bags). The contact called the manufacturer for an update on part availability and was informed that the remedy was still under development. The contact stated thatβ¦
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, on separate occasions, the engine seized. The check engine warning light was β¦
When the recall for the seatbelts was first released I went to the dealership and was told my car was not affected which was incorrect. More recently they admitted it was included but it would be at least one year before I would see the repair completed. Now thereβs another recalβ¦
I own a Hyundai vehicle with an active safety recall related to seatbelt buckle failure. The driver seatbelt buckle does not latch at all. The seatbelt tongue inserts but does not lock, making the seat unusable and unsafe to be driven. This issue matches the recall description β¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade.
2022 Hyundai Palisade Recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2022 Hyundai Palisade Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade reliable?βΎ
Minor Issues. NHTSA currently shows 274 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2022 Hyundai Palisade looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?βΎ
#1: Seat Belt Issues (64 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (42 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (37 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?βΎ
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Hyundai Palisade, NHTSA complaints include 4 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 274 total complaints. 7 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?βΎ
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Hyundai Palisade?βΎ
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Seat Belt Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Palisade reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.