Is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8/10
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL is a great family SUV with a focus on comfort, safety, and tech features. Its reliability is generally strong but watch out for minor electronic issues.
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Pros
- High-quality interior with spacious seating
- Strong safety and tech features
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Average fuel economy for the class
- Infotainment glitches can be frustrating
- Limited off-road capability
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
19 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
220,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment system glitches
- Occasional transmission shift hesitations
- Minor electronic system bugs
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Active recalls (3)
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain (campaign 26V034000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Fluid/Lubricant — Pump — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which …
- 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.…
- 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 requir…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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