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KM8R7DHE1MU••••••2021 Hyundai PALISADE
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2021 Hyundai PALISADE build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
442on the model
106builds in total
Most reportedSeat Belts 2Engine 2Power Train 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2026
I have been having an issue with my 2021 Hyundai Palisade's engine oil consumption. It is constantly burning oil at a high rate, requiring me to purchase oil constantly. I had it serviced at Hyundai in Gurnee, IL. An oil consumption test was conducted. Hyundai corporate stated…
EngineJun 2025
My vehicle is using too much oil. I was between oil changes and my car did a safety shut down while I was driving on the busy highway with my grandchildren and left me like a sitting duck. I was finally able to get it off the middle of the highway by restarting the vehicle. My…
Seat BeltsFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact became aware that the seat belt had independently unbuckled from the seat belt buckle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twelve times. The vehicle was not taken to a…
Electrical SystemSep 2023
After driving for 15 minutes, the rear driver and passenger side doors will lock and unlock, eventually causing the Child Safety Lock Failure message to be shown. Child safety lock was on in the car
Power TrainApr 2021
The vehicle developed a vibration at speeds of 65-70 mph. It had less than 100 miles on it when it was first noticed. The dealership has balanced the tires twice, replaced the drive shaft, and replaced the rear coupler with no success. They do not know what's wrong with the…
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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 KM8R7DHE1MU246267 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.