2025 Hyundai Palisade: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2025 Hyundai Palisade? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 193 complaints, with Brake System as the top reported area.
2025 Hyundai Palisade Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2025 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.
2025 Hyundai Palisade Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2025 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade has 193 owner complaints, 6 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Brake System. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Palisade
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 193
- Crash-related complaints
- 6
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Severe 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Seat Belt Issues
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Seat Belt Issues, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
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 2025 Hyundai Palisade
Inspection Focus
- Inspect brake system thoroughly before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and seat belt repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect forward collision avoidance system.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect brake system thoroughly before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and seat belt repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect forward collision avoidance system.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2025 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
Complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade are heavily concentrated in the brake system, with 92 reports. Seat belt issues and forward collision avoidance system concerns also appear frequently. Crash-related complaints are low at 6, but the overall confidence in this data is low due to limited model year coverage.
- Brake system complaints dominate with 92 reports.
- Seat belt issues total 40 complaints.
- Forward collision avoidance: AEB accounts for 23 complaints.
- Airbag malfunctions have 21 complaints.
- Brake System
- Seat Belt Issues
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Airbag Malfunctions
All 2025 Hyundai Palisade Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 92 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 40 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 33 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 23 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
I took my car for service on March 27th 2026 and was informed the part for the seat belt recall was on back order. Today is April 24th 2026 and the part still has not arrived. My vehicle remains at the dealer.
Sunroof completely shattered while driving. Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. Due to the glass spontaneously shattering while driving, all occupants in the vehicle were at risk of injury. Problem was confirmed by dealership close to where the incident happened but…
The contact owns a 2025 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts wer…
Occasionally, the car's RPMs fluctuate wildly, and the engine stalls; the surges in RPM lead to sudden, abrupt acceleration, which poses a safety risk to me and my family. The dealership has been unable to resolve the problem.
Vehicle is a 2025 Hyundai Palisade subject to Hyundai Recall 292, concerning improper deployment of the third-row side curtain air bags in a crash, in noncompliance with FMVSS 226 (Ejection Mitigation). Per Hyundai's recall notice, the remedy is still under development and no rep…
My 2025 Hyundai Palisade has multiple open safety recalls that have not been repaired and make the vehicle unsafe to operate. The dealership confirmed safety recalls effect my vehicle and my car is currently at the dealership since April 3rd. The first recall 283, involves the …
for over 6 months, manufacture has failed to address recall, vehicle was brought to dealer the same week the recall was published and has been in multiple times since then.
Defective rear self-leveling shocks/suspension. Unstable going over even small bumps. No replacement parts available. Took service technician on a ride along to confirm issue. Tech stated itis a know issue with a formal TSB published with 20-22 models but is also affecting ne…
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r…
This complaint is a follow-up update to my previously filed complaint, NHTSA Complaint No. 11726321, filed on March 23, 2026, regarding two open safety recalls on my 2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL Premium, VIN [XXX] . I am filing this updated complaint to report that a SECOND failed …
I am less than 8 months into a brand new vehicle that has had and has major safety recalls with no remedy in sight. I bought this car for safety and driving it while seatbelts and ejection mitigation have all failed NHTSA standards is horrifying for me and my family.
The current no. 226 EJECTION MITIGATION RECALL has me scared to drive the vehicle for it's intended use as a Family car transporting 7 people which are all children. The fix from the manufacturer/dealership is taking to long. We are lucky we have not been in an accident. I beli…
Hello, I would like to report the rental company that rented us the car with 2 open recalls. The name of the company is NU car rental locating at 2900 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. It rented us a Hyundai Palisade with the plate number [XXX] from April 5 to April 10th, 2…
I have attached a letter detailing the issues and the problems with the vehicle in PDF format.
Recall issued on September of 2025 citing second row seat belt malfunctions. Attempted to have repaired twice now but Hyundai repair shop states the part is on national back order and therefore unable to have recall remedied.
UNKNOWN I am making complaint of the 3rd row airbags not passing federal inspection. I have not been in accident, but at this point I am very scared to drive my vehicle. I am trying to work with Hyundai Motor Company Corporate to find another solution, since there is no remedy…
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, there was a loud explosion before the sound of wind started coming from the sunroof. The contact stated that the sunroof cover was closed, but the contact heard glass shatteri…
The contact owns a 2025 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; however, parts for the repair were on back order, and the…
My 2025 Hyundai Palisade is subject to Recall 292 (3rd-row Airbag Defect) and Recall 283 (Seatbelt Buckle Failure). The manufacturer has notified me that there is 'No Remedy' available for the life-threatening airbag defect, and parts for the seatbelt repair are delayed at the de…
The seat reclining system. When I clicked to fold the seats, it doesn’t detect if someone is sitting there so it folds in on the person and they get stuck on the person. The seat keeps trying to fold even if a child is in the seat or not. So it folds over and closes in on the chi…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade.
2025 Hyundai Palisade Recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. 3 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.
2025 Hyundai Palisade Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 193 owner complaints, 6 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade?▾
#1: Brake System (92 complaints). #2: Seat Belt Issues (40 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (33 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, NHTSA complaints include 6 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 193 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. A major recall area is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP. 3 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade?▾
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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 Brake System 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.