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2021 Hyundai Palisade Electrical system Problems

Complaints
56about this part
Share
13%of 447 total for the year
Median mileage
63,400miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, 13% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,400 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The apple carplay consistently disconnects and gives an error on the screen. This happen a lot while waze. It is very distracting & annoying. It disconnected about 10 times in 1 min already.”

NHTSA complaint #11385147, filed 2020-12, 299 miles

“I am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD. The vehicle has experienced repeated engine and drivability problems and multiple breakdowns following replacement of the engine by Hyundai. The original engine developed excessive oil consumption and was ultimately replaced by Hyundai with a new engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761344, filed 2026-09

“The child lock function malfunctions after engaged. Persistent clicking and doors are able to be opened while in the lock engage position. I travel with children so their safety is at risk with this malfunction. No lamp messages or warning signs are displayed. I’m taking back to the CarMax dealer today as I just purchased this car less than 24 hours ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11607217, filed 2024-08

“Blind spot warning system stopped working. Then speedometer stopping working registering 0 both digital and the circle. Then all lights started going off on the dashboard. My dealer cleared codes and errors went to history but not active. When I went to drive again blind spot didn’t work and speedometer didn’t work. I didn’t drive further after that. I heard there was an issue with the 2022 dashboard cluster.”

NHTSA complaint #11769464, filed 2026-10

“When turning on the child safety locks, the doors repeat a clicking sound for a few minutes sounding as if the doors are locking. After the noise stops, the dashboard shows the message child safety lock failure . My small child has been winding the window down since I cannot lock the windows and doors properly. I am afraid she will get a body part caught in the window or open the door while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11642064, filed 2025-02

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20263326%
202594%
2024164%
20234010%
20223210%
20215613%
2020469%

Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade

Seat belts
113 complaints
Other or unknown
97 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
62 complaints
Engine
61 complaints
Suspension
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
20 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Seats
13 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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