EngineMedium
3.8L V6 occasional tick and oil consumption on some cars.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check oil level and listen for engine tick.
2021 Hyundai Palisade problems
A 2021 Hyundai Palisade is now 5 years old, so an average example has covered around 67,500 miles. An early car in the generation · most of the launch teething issues were still being worked through, so recall completion and dealer rectification history matter. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2021 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is 5 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 67,500 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2021 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~68k miles an average 2021 car has covered.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment reboots, blind-spot camera glitches.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test the screens, cameras and driver-assist features.
TransmissionMedium
8-speed automatic occasional harsh shifts.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test-drive through low-speed shifts.
BodyLow
Interior rattles and door-seal wind noise.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Listen for rattles over bumps and at speed.
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Check this exact carHyundai Palisade · frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Yes — it's one of the better three-row SUVs, with mostly minor issues.
Does the Palisade have engine problems?
Generally solid; check oil use and any engine tick on higher-mileage cars.
What should I check on a used Palisade?
Infotainment, transmission feel, oil consumption and rattles.