DecodedCarsHyundai Palisade
8 model years from 2020 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2020–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–34 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 16 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2020 (541)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 10,847 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Palisade in brief
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 34 MPG combined (33 city / 35 highway), 57% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $1,950 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the seats.
The Hyundai Palisade has 8 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 34 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 34 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the seat belts (425), unknown or other (391), service brakes (388).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data.
2021 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 16 campaigns and 2,503 owner complaints.
How the 2020 Palisade compares
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a standard SUV offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,314 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
About the Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company since late 2018.
From the Wikipedia article "Hyundai Palisade", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Palisade pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 34 MPG combined — 57% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (21.7 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Palisade
316 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 2 fire reports · 7 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
None of the 5 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Palisade changes by model year
- 2026
- New hybrid version
- Engines added: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 22 to 34
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl | 34 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl | 34 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 135 |
| 2025 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 196.5 in | 4,314 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 254 |
| 2024 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 196.5 in | 4,314 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 397 |
| 2023 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 196.5 in | 4,314 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 408 |
| 2022 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,314 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 316 |
| 2021 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,314 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 447 |
| 2020 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,314 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 541 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Palisade
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Suburban | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →