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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KM8R5DHE7MU178711 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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KM8R5DHE7MU•••••• 2021 Hyundai PALISADE

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2021 Hyundai PALISADE build (8 vs 4).

8on this build
426on the model
105builds in total
Most reported Visibility/wiper 2 Power Train 2 Trailer Hitches 1 Seat Belts 1

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Unknown Or Other Jun 2026
My moonroof spontaneously exploded
Power Train Dec 2025
The oil filter housing cracked and leaked engine oil at mileage 74992
Seat Belts Dec 2024
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s seat belt disengage randomly while driving. Even if you hear the click, the seat belt alarm silences, and you check it multiple times with force to ensure it is latched, it will pop loose later while the car is in motion. Serious safety hazard and…
Trailer Hitches Aug 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V633000 (Trailer Hitches) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Visibility/wiper Mar 2021
2 months old , already have chips on the windshield.. There has not been any hit as far as we know of.. But glass is chipped in two diff places
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8R5DHE7MU178711 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.