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Hyundai Palisade VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Hyundai Palisade you are looking at. Then check its model year against 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Hyundai Palisade

About the Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai has sold the Palisade in the US since the 2020 model year, and there have been two generations. The LX2 came first (2020–2025), and the LX3 took over for 2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recall campaigns and 2,443 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the LX2. Its 2020 and 2021 model years alone account for 976 of them, with owners bringing up seat belts most often and the brakes after that. EPA rates the LX2 at 21–22 mpg combined, while the LX3, whose lineup includes hybrid versions, gets 19–34 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2020–2026
GenerationsLX2 · LX3
NHTSA recall campaigns16
Owner complaints2,443 at NHTSA
Hyundai Palisade photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Hyundai Palisade generations

Two generations since the 2020 model year. The LX2 (2020–2025) has both the most owner complaints and the most recall campaigns (13).

2 / 2
LX3
20262nd generation
20202025
2026· Generation 2 of 2

LX3 · 2nd generation

EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg19–34
NHTSA recalls3

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.5 L 4-cyl (turbo, hybrid) · 2026
  • 3.5 L 6-cyl · 2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2026), automated manual/dual-clutch (2026)

Known issues to check

Seats (50)Electrical system (31)Forward collision avoidance (17)

Mentions in 123 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · LX3KM8RMES2?TU······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy, built in Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Palisade model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 16 campaigns on file for Palisade model years 2020–2026, and the 2021 shows up in more of them than any other year (6), ahead of the 2020 (5). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2026
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Hyundai Palisade owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2020 and 2021 hold 976 of the 2,443 complaints, or 40%. Tap any bar or generation.

2,443NHTSA complaints, 2020–2026
58mention a crash
14mention a fire
71injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearLX3: 123 complaints · most for the 2026 (123)

Top complaint areas · LX3

Mentions in 123 complaints, 2026.

Seats50
Electrical system31
Forward collision avoidance17
Engine and cooling14
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)13
Speed control / acceleration12
Crashes 2Fires 0Injuries 11

2026 (LX3)

NHTSA data summary

The 2026 stands out. On its own it has 123 of the LX3’s 123 complaints (100%), and owners across the generation name seats most often (50 mentions), then electrical system (31).

What Palisade owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2020–2025 (1st generation)

The 2020 draws the most complaints. Many NHTSA owners of the 2020 describe windshields that crack without any impact, and others report oil consumption, stalling and engine failure. CarComplaints also lists a windshield that cracks easily for 2020, along with false blind spot alerts and wind noise, and cracked windshields and rodents chewing wiring for 2021. Recalls cover wiper motors on 2020–2021 models that may stop working, seat belt buckles on 2020–2025 models that may not latch and third row side curtain air bags on 2020–2025 models. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the wiper motor, seat belt buckle and third row air bag recalls.
  • Inspect the windshield closely for cracks and ask whether it has been replaced.
  • Check the oil level for signs of consumption, and on the drive confirm every seat belt latches firmly.
Sources (4) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2020 Hyundai Palisade
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2020 Hyundai Palisade problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2021 Hyundai Palisade
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2021 Hyundai Palisade problems

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner opinions · Reddit

What Hyundai Palisade owners say on Reddit

Summarized from public threads

Hyundai Palisade owners on Reddit mostly love the smooth ride, quiet cabin, features and value. Hybrid owners see about 26 to 32 mpg and more than 500 miles per tank, and a 2024 Calligraphy reached 60,000 miles with routine care. The worries are recalls, including the seatbelt fix and a 2026 power seat stop-sale, plus oil consumption on 2020 and 2021 V6 models around 80,000 to 100,000 miles. Others describe transmission or limp mode problems.

Pros

  • Smooth, quiet ride and a luxurious cabin for the money
  • Hybrid owners see about 26 to 32 mpg and long range per tank
  • Several owners reach high mileage with routine care, including 2021 models at 85,000 and 93,000 miles

Cons

  • Several recalls, including seatbelts and a 2026 power seat stop-sale
  • Oil consumption on 2020 and 2021 V6 models at higher mileage
  • Transmission and limp mode problems on some SUVs
  • Poor fuel economy on some gas models and slow dealer service

Opinions of individual owners, summarized in our own words. Not verified data; check recalls and complaints above.

Owner complaints · by model year

Palisade complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid Palisade versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

2,443complaints, 2020–2026
58mention a crash
14mention a fire
71injuries reported
1complaint reports a death
Most complaints: 2020 (537), 2021 (439), 2023 (400)
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2020 · 537 complaints

Crashes 13 · fires 7 · injuries 16

Engine132
Visibility/wiper114
Unknown or other85
Suspension61
Seat belts51

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Palisade CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 18 Palisade versions for model years 2020–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 258 g/mi, for the 2026 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

LX22020–2025

21–22 mpg · CO₂ 403–426 g/mi

LX32026

19–34 mpg · CO₂ 258–479 g/mi

2026
21combined MPG
418CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,200EPA yearly fuel cost
—/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
4/10Greenhouse gas rating
—Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2026: FWD · Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L — 21 MPG · 418 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
200300400500600202020252020 · Gas: 4062021 · Gas: 4072022 · Gas: 4072023 · Gas: 4062024 · Gas: 4042025 · Gas: 4032026 · Gas: 4182026 · Hybrid: 258
GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Palisade vs Kia Telluride vs Honda Pilot

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2020–2025. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Palisade, against 17 for the Kia Telluride and 20 for the Honda Pilot. Pick a range to compare.

Hyundai PalisadeLX2

Model years 2020–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
13
NHTSA owner complaints
2,320
EPA combined mpg
21–22
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.8 L
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Seat belts 411
  2. Brakes 385
  3. Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) 325

Kia Telluride

Model years 2020–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
17
NHTSA owner complaints
1,998
EPA combined mpg
20–23
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.8 L
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) 425
  2. Engine and cooling 324
  3. Electrical system 297

Honda Pilot

Model years 2020–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
20
NHTSA owner complaints
1,547
EPA combined mpg
20–23
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.5 L
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Forward collision avoidance 470
  2. Electrical system 461
  3. Engine and cooling 293

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Hyundai Palisade VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Palisade

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Black Hyundai Palisade (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Before purchasing a used Palisade, locate the VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield and compare it to the door jamb sticker, B-pillar label, and cargo area sticker. No frame stamp is present due to unibody construction. The LX3 generation starts with the 2026 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (T for 2026) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Hyundai Palisade VIN questions

Which Hyundai Palisade model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2020 leads with 537, ahead of the 2021 (439) and 2023 (400). Those first two alone make up 40% of the 2,443 Palisade complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Hyundai Palisade had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 16 vehicle campaigns for model years 2020–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, LX2 leads with 13. Then come the LX3 (3), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Hyundai Palisade recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 22V-633, 23V-526, 24V-106 and 25V-291. Park-outside advisories came with 22V-633, 23V-526 and 25V-291. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which Palisade generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the LX2 is 2020–2025 and the LX3 2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (T is 2026).

What fuel economy does the Hyundai Palisade get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2026 LX3 at 19–34 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 21–22 mpg for the 2020–2025 LX2 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Hyundai Palisade compare with the Kia Telluride and Honda Pilot on recalls?

For 2020–2025 models the Palisade has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Kia Telluride has 17, the Honda Pilot 20. Complaints run 2,320, 1,998 and 1,547 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Hyundai Palisade have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Palisade 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and AWD, get that score.

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