Model year guide

2022 Hyundai Palisade

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Hyundai Palisade is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2022 Hyundai Palisade — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2022 Hyundai Palisade at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints285
Combined21–22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Hyundai Palisade recalls 5

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #22V353000 · 18/05/2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Palisade vehicles. The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.

Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 230.

Trailer Hitches NHTSA Campaign #22V633000 · 18/08/2022

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.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-946…

Visibility/wiper NHTSA Campaign #23V180000 · 17/03/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.

Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #25V607000 · 12/09/2025

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.

Fix: Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, n…

Air Bags:side/window:curtain NHTSA Campaign #26V034000 · 23/01/2026

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."

Fix: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June …

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 Hyundai Palisade common problems

Owners have filed 285 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2022 Hyundai Palisade MPG & running costs

Combined21–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,125
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume155 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Hyundai Palisade costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,625
Fuel only$15,625
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2022 Hyundai Palisade trims & engines on record

Trims
Caligraphy
Engines
3.8L

2022 Hyundai Palisade vehicles on record

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2022 Hyundai Palisade — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?

Owners have filed 285 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, seat belts, seats.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade get?

The 2022 Hyundai Palisade has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.