Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
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The 2022 Hyundai Palisade is associated with 302 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Seat Belts, accounting for 61 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.8l 6-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 22 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 302 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Seat Belts (61 / 20%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 2 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 21–22 MPG across 2 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisade FWD | 3.8L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Palisade AWD | 3.8L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 15.9% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 14.299999999999999% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Hyundai Palisade models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
Summary of 302 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 Hyundai Palisade problems & component breakdown (66 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Hyundai Palisade
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade
How many safety recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have?
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA records list 302 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Seat Belts, appearing in 61 filings (20% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Hyundai Palisade earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade range from 21 to 22 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.