The most-reported Palisade run is KM8R7DGE1RU (2024 builds) with 29 complaints, 7.3× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 18% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 5.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for Palisade model years 2020–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Palisade has 602 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every Palisade complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM8R7DGE1RU•••••• | 2024 | — | 2 | |
| KM8R7DGE0RU•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| KM8R7DGE8RU•••••• | 2024 | 3 | — | |
| KM8R5DHE3LU•••••• | 2020 | 1 | — | |
| KM8R7DGE7RU•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| KM8R7DGE4RU•••••• | 2024 | 2 | — | |
| KM8R7DGE9PU•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| KM8R7DGE4PU•••••• | 2023 | — | 1 | |
| KM8R7DGE7PU•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| KM8R7DGE2RU•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| KM8R5DHE5LU•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| KM8R7DGE5RU•••••• | 2024 | — | — |
Each of the other 590 Palisade runs has 20 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 187 Palisade VINs so far, most often 2026, 2024, 2027 builds; 7 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Hyundai Palisade the gap between build years is 1.4×: a 2020 car draws 5.8 complaints per run, a 2021 one 4.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 43 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 250 | 86 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 387 | 79 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 402 | 93 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 311 | 102 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 442 | 106 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 536 | 93 | 12 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 5.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2026 at 2.4. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Hyundai Palisade owners report: Service Brakes, 437 of 2,431 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 26 | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | 9 | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — | |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6 | |
| Suspension | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 16 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Palisade; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V607000 | Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly | 2020–2025 |
| 26V034000 | Air Bags:side/window:curtain | 2020–2025 |
| 23V180000 | Visibility/wiper | 2021–2023 |
| 22V633000 | Trailer Hitches | 2020–2022 |
| 23V526000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump | 2023–2024 |
| 22V627000 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 2020–2021 |
25V607000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2020: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The Palisade against its rivals
The Palisade draws 4 complaints per production run; the Toyota Highlander 2.9, the Dodge Durango 4.8 and the Toyota Grand Highlander 3.6.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade | 2,431 | 602 | 2.2% | |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,305 | 1,807 | 8.2% | |
| Dodge Durango | 11,502 | 2,416 | 4.9% | |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 328 | 92 | 2.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 2,431 reports on the Hyundai Palisade, 2.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Hyundai Palisade | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2,431 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 54 (2.2%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 15 (0.6%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 69 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 62% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Hyundai Palisade share of that is 2,431 complaints over 602 runs, 0.22% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Hyundai Palisade VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,431 NHTSA complaints from 602 Palisade runs and 16 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Palisade production run has the most complaints?
KM8R7DGE1RU, a 2024 build, with 29 complaints. The typical Palisade run has 4.
Which Palisade years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 5.8 complaints per run and 2026 lightest at 2.4.
Does the Palisade get more complaints than the Toyota Highlander?
Yes: 4 complaints per production run for the Palisade against 2.9 for the Toyota Highlander.
How many Palisade complaints involve a crash?
2.2% of 2,431 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 15 involved a fire.
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