2021 Hyundai Palisade
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.
Recalls on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Service brakes: fluid
The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
Visibility: motor
The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Trailer hitches
Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can…
3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 447 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2021 Hyundai Palisade at a glance
- Trims
- CalligraphyLimitedSESEL
- Engine
- 3.8L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Drivetrain
- AWD, FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
Owners have filed 447 complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Palisade with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2021 Hyundai Palisade?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2021 Hyundai Palisade listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.