2020-2023 Hyundai Palisade recalls: which ones matter and what to do

Last reviewed 2026-10-09 · Data: NHTSA, official settlement and manufacturer documents · Independent site, not affiliated with Hyundai, Kia or NHTSA

Short answer

The Palisade has no engine settlement. What it has is a long recall list. The one with a park-outside warning is 22V-633: a tow-hitch harness that can short and catch fire, whether it came from the factory or was bought as a Hyundai dealer accessory. Others cover seat belt buckles that may not latch, third-row curtain air bags, brake fluid, a brake booster and wiper motors. A small number of turn-key 2020-2021 Palisades are on the anti-theft software list.

Check your VIN to see recalls and which programs list your exact engine.

Which years are involved

2020-2022: tow-hitch harness fire recall 22V-633.
2020-2023 (and later): seat belt buckle recall 25V-607 and third-row curtain air bag recall 26V-034.
2021: brake fluid contamination (21V-840). 2023: brake booster (23V-415).
2020-2021 and 2021-2023: wiper motor recalls (22V-627, 23V-180).
Anti-theft: the Campaign 993 bulletin lists "certain" 2020-2021 Palisades, meaning turn-key ones without an immobilizer. Push-button cars don't need it.

Programs that may apply

Recalls: free at any Hyundai dealer for as long as they're open on the VIN.
Anti-theft: Campaign 993 software for qualifying 2020-2021 cars. The multistate settlement site lists Palisade 2020-2021.
Engine settlements: the Palisade isn't on either engine settlement list.

Recalls worth knowing about

NHTSA's remedy text for 22V-633 says to park outside and away from structures until the fuse and wire extension kit are installed.

22V-633 · TRAILER HITCHES
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.
25V-607 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
26V-034 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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."
21V-840 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
23V-415 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
22V-627 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
23V-180 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.

Recall text quoted from NHTSA. Whether a recall is still open on a specific car can only be checked by VIN at NHTSA or the manufacturer.

What owners report to NHTSA

1,692 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020-2023 Palisade. 288 of them name an engine component.

Model year	All complaints	NHTSA recalls	Engine complaints	Most-named components
2020	538	5	139 (26%)	Engine (133), Visibility/Wiper (114), Unknown Or Other (85)
2021	442	6	60 (14%)	Seat Belts (111), Unknown Or Other (83), Engine (59)
2022	312	5	52 (17%)	Seat Belts (71), Unknown Or Other (49), Engine (48)
2023	400	5	37 (9%)	Service Brakes (82), Seat Belts (75), Unknown Or Other (72)

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls APIs, pulled 2026-10-09. One complaint can name several components. The recall count is every NHTSA campaign listed for that model year, not only open ones. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and counts reflect how many owners filed, not how many cars failed.

2020 has the most complaints, led by the engine and the wipers. From 2021 the seat belts move near the top, which matches the buckle recall. 2023 complaints most often name the service brakes.

Signs to take seriously

Burning smell near the rear bumper or hitch connector, or trailer lights failing.
A seat belt that clicks but pulls loose.
Wipers that stop in snow or ice.
A soft or hard brake pedal, or a brake warning light.

What to do, step by step

Run your VIN at NHTSA and Hyundai. Palisades often have more than one open recall.
If the tow-hitch recall is open, park outside until it's done, even if you never tow.
Ask the dealer to do every open recall in one visit.
Turn-key 2020-2021? Run hyundaiusa.com/anti-theft.

Dealer insider note

The Palisade has no engine settlement, so this is a recall check. The guide above lists the main ones: the tow-hitch harness fire recall (22V-633), which says to park outside, seat belt buckles that may not latch, third-row curtain air bags, brake fluid, a brake booster, and wiper motors. A small number of turn-key 2020-2021 cars are also on the anti-theft software list.

At the desk, bring the VIN and say: "Please run every open recall and campaign and do them all in one visit." Ask for the repair order to show each recall number. Ask how long the shop will need the car and whether the parts are on hand, since a recall can wait on parts. If you are told to park outside, ask about a loaner or rental.

The hitch recall applies whether the harness came from the factory or as a dealer accessory. If you have a hitch, say so.

A used Palisade buyer should ask for: a printed open-recall check by VIN, repair orders for any completed recalls, and any hitch or accessory paperwork. Check again before you buy, since new recalls can be added.

Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Do not agree to pay for a recall repair, and do not sign anything you do not understand.

If the shop stalls or says no, call the manufacturer's customer-care line (number is in your owner's manual). Give the VIN and repair order, ask for a case number, and keep every receipt.

Questions

Does the tow-hitch recall apply if I never tow?

NHTSA's recall text covers Palisades potentially equipped with the harness, either from the factory or as a Hyundai dealer accessory. If your VIN shows it open, follow the park-outside advice until it's repaired.

Does my Palisade need the anti-theft software?

Only certain 2020-2021 turn-key Palisades without an immobilizer are listed. Check your VIN at hyundaiusa.com/anti-theft.

Is the Palisade engine in a settlement?

No. Neither engine settlement lists the Palisade.