2022 Hyundai Palisade Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2022 Palisade most often write about seat belts that come unlatched or will not latch, sunroof glass that shatters while driving, and windshield wipers that stop working in snow and ice. A smaller but recurring group of complaints involves high engine oil consumption and oil leaks, often appearing between scheduled oil changes and sometimes with no low-oil warning before a stall or rough running.

1. 1
   Seat belts

   Seat belts unlatch or will not latch

   • 56 complaints (18%)
   • median 19,500 mi at 2.8 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners describe seat belt tongues releasing from the buckle on their own while driving, or needing several attempts to latch and then coming undone again. The problem shows up in front, second-row and third-row positions. Several report the dealer could not duplicate the issue, attributed it to debris, or said parts for the seat belt recall were not yet available. Reported at a wide range of mileages, from vehicles with roughly 18,000 miles up to about 67,000 miles, across all seating rows.

   Recall 25V6070002 related service bulletins

   What to check: Test each buckle in every row, latching and tugging the belt several times, and ask whether the rear buckle recall work and any warranty extension for the buckles have been applied.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My Hyundai Palisade is subject to Recall 283 (NHTSA Recall 25V607000) involving the seat belt system. The affected seat belt has exhibited sticking and binding issues. On at least one occasion, the belt became so tangled and stuck that I had to use pliers to free it. Children regularly use this seating position. I have contacted my Hyundai dealership, Circle Hyundai in Shrewsbury N.J., approximately 4-5 times over the past several months seeking recall repairs. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11746109, filed 2026-06

   “Since I have owned this vehicle in 2022 I have had an issue with my second row seatbelt’s unhitching after they are lached. I brought this to the dealers attention and they told me they are fine as they are we’re not able to duplicate it and if I wanted them to look into it further and they didn’t find an issue I would have to pay out of pocket for their time. No it s so bad that several times throughout our drive they will just unlatch. This is a serious safely concern.”

   NHTSA complaint #11637861, filed 2025-01
2. 2
   Engine

   High engine oil consumption and oil leaks

   • 42 complaints (13%)
   • median 70,000 mi at 3.4 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners describe adding oil between scheduled changes, low oil with no warning light, and in some cases stalling, shuddering, rough running or a check engine light before the dealer concluded the engine needed replacement. Others report oil leaking from under the vehicle or the engine area, and some had coolant loss and overheating. Mostly reported from roughly 30,000 to 80,000 miles, with several owners noting normal oil change intervals.

   6 related service bulletins

   What to check: Check the dipstick and look for a fuel or burnt smell in the oil, inspect under the engine for leaks at the oil filter housing, and ask whether any oil consumption testing or warranty extension work has been recorded.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “On January 21, 2024, I was driving the Palisade about 80 miles away from home when I got Engine Overheated message multiple times. The temperature gage would go up and to max then goes down multiple times. Finally it was discovered that the coolant was leaking. The vehicle had about 31,000 miles. It was supposedly inspected when after 30,000 on December 28, 2023. The car was towed to a nearby dealer. Since it was Sunday, I had to rent a car and went home. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11568619, filed 2024-01

   “The engine is burning oil at a rate that is unreasonable. When the oil level is low, there is no oil light indicator to show that the car is low on oil. My safety is being put at risk because the engine could seize up at any moment and may have slow or no acceleration. I caught the low oil problem just in time because i have a child who was aware of what the issue was with the car. I have had normal oil changes. This is a known issue in Hyundai's and these vehicles need to be repaired/replaced. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11703863, filed 2025-12
3. 3
   Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

   Sunroof glass shatters while driving

   • 33 complaints (10%)
   • median 11,000 mi at 1.0 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2021–2026

   Owners describe a loud bang followed by the panoramic sunroof glass breaking outward, with pieces falling on the road and into the cabin. Most say nothing struck the roof beforehand. Some dealers attributed the break to a stone impact, and at least one owner was told the replacement was not covered under warranty. Most reports involve low mileage, from a few thousand miles up to about 43,000 miles.

   What to check: Look closely at the sunroof glass for chips, stress marks or prior replacement, and ask whether any sunroof repair has been done under warranty.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The sunroof exploded while driving down the road. No other vehicles were within 100m of us. It sounded like a shotgun going off. Immediately pulled over to assess the damage and found almost no glass inside the car. The glass that was surrounding the break was protruding upward as if it had been building pressure from the inside of the car. Vehicle is available for inspection. I was swerving all over the road ducking my head thinking I had been shot at (combat vet). …”

   NHTSA complaint #11730711, filed 2026-04

   “On April 19, 2024, while driving my 2022 Hyundai Palisade around 10:00 am (82 degrees outside) at a speed of 70 mph with no traffic ahead or behind me, my sunroof exploded. A very loud noise that startled my wife and me while driving. With no traffic on the road i was able to safely pull over and inspect the sunroof/damage. It left a semi round hole of shattered missing glass approximately twelve (12) inches in diameter. I then drove immediately to the nearest Hyundai dealer (Hyundai North - Covington LA). …”

   NHTSA complaint #11584214, filed 2024-04
4. 4
   Engine

   Rough running, misfires and fuel injector faults

   • 34 complaints (11%)
   • median 59,000 mi at 3.2 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners report check engine lights, misfires, hesitation and cylinder air/fuel imbalance, with one dealer replacing all fuel injectors and spark plugs. Others describe the vehicle stalling at low speed or losing power without warning, and some report that the cause was not identified after inspection. Reported from about 28,000 to 80,000 miles, often during acceleration or at low speed.

   What to check: Scan for stored engine codes, ask for service records showing injector or spark plug replacement, and note any hesitation or misfire during a test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “At about 60,200 miles, my check engine light went off and I took it to the dealer. They told me all my fuel injectors were failing and I had to replace those to include the spark plugs. I understand there is a current class action lawsuit for similar Hyundai vehicles but does not include the Palisade.”

   NHTSA complaint #11729044, filed 2026-04

   “Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Palisade, approximately 78,000 miles. The vehicle has experienced a recurring engine/powertrain malfunction involving engine stalling, hesitation/rough operation, startup rattling, cylinder air/fuel imbalance, and misfires. The exact failed component is currently UNKNOWN. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has stalled at low speeds, creating a safety concern because the engine can unexpectedly shut off or lose power while the vehicle is being operated in traffic. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11756824, filed 2026-08
5. 5
   Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

   Wipers stop working in snow and ice

   • 16 complaints (5%)
   • median 10,450 mi at 0.6 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners report the windshield wipers quitting during snowstorms, leaving little forward visibility until they pull over. Complaints describe snow and ice packing into the wiper park area or the motor, and owners sometimes had to clear it by hand or open the hood to get the wipers moving again. A separate report describes a wiper arm coming loose from its mounting. Reported in winter weather, often at low mileage around 10,000 miles or less.

   Recall 23V180000

   What to check: Ask whether the wiper motor recall has been performed, and test the wipers in cold weather with snow accumulation around the base of the windshield.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Windshield wipers stopped working while driving in a snow storm. You then have to pull off the road with little to no forward visibility. At one point my wife had to roll down the window and stick her head out to see to pull off the road. The wipers seem to pack snow into the area they park and then quit. It is very difficult to get them working again no matter how much snow you dig out of the area the wipers park in. This has happened three times so far this winter.”

   NHTSA complaint #11458548, filed 2022-03

   “The driver-side windshield wiper arm/attachment system malfunctioned. This is the same component area addressed by Hyundai Safety Recall 243 (NHTSA Recall 23V-180). The dealership documented that the driver-side “wiper arm nut backed off causing wiper arm to come off car.” Photographs also show damage/wear to the internal splined mounting area of the wiper arm. The dealership tightened the retaining hardware and returned the existing wiper arm to service rather than replacing the arm. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11769631, filed 2026-10

Buying note. On a used 2022 Palisade, verify that the rear seat belt buckle recall and the wiper motor recall work have been completed, and test every buckle and the sunroof before buying. Ask for oil change and consumption records, and check the oil level and filter housing area for leaks.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.