2021 Hyundai Palisade Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 6%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 812miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, 6% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 812 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have been in Hyundai’s “oil consumption” protocol for the past 8-10 months. We’ve had 6 oil changes in that time. Each oil change was right a 1,000 miles. My engine is burning between 1.5 - 2.5 quarts of oil EVERY 1,000 MILES. They have been trying to drag this out not having to take ownership of the issue. After reading online, clearly there is an issue with 2021 Palisades and a recall needs to be issued.”
NHTSA complaint #11720993, filed 2026-02“On 01/12/24 my vehicle cut off while driving and wouldn't allow me to shift from park to shift. The transmission also had a habit of jerking back and forth when under load going up a hill. Hyundai dealership suggested a transmission flush. After the flush the problem came back in May of 2024”
NHTSA complaint #11594636, filed 2024-06“I own a 2021 Hyundai Palisade and have experienced a complete transmission failure that I believe Hyundai had prior knowledge of and failed to address. Before my warranty expired, I contacted the dealership several times to report transmission symptoms I was experiencing. I was told that because no diagnostic code had been produced at that time, there was nothing they could do. Eventually, my check engine light came on with a P0741 code — Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11732982, filed 2026-04“My Palisade is burning oil at a rapid pace. I took it to the dealership and they said it was an acceptable level. I don't believe that to be correct. I have less than 100,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11755709, filed 2026-08“I own a 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy with approximately 114,000 miles. The transmission had to be replaced at around 98,000 miles. Recently, before my next scheduled oil change (I had about 1,000 miles left), my vehicle suddenly began making a loud knocking noise and lost power. The dealer informed me that the engine may have blown. There were no warning lights, oil indicators, or overheating signs before this happened. The car has been regularly maintained and serviced with timely oil changes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11697007, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 10253275Apr 9, 2024This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on…
- 10245580Nov 10, 2023This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation.
- 10243329Sep 14, 2023If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure…
- 10241885Aug 25, 2023If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and…
- 10241874Aug 17, 2023Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response…
- 10241796Aug 1, 2023This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms listed below or DTCs (listed on Page 2) , follow the…
- 10240084Jul 11, 2023If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure…
- 10213720May 19, 2022If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10211671Apr 28, 2022If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10207809Jan 21, 2022This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms or DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade
113 complaintsOther or unknown
97 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
62 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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