2026 Hyundai Palisade
2026 Hyundai Palisade — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: SEL
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Hyundai Palisade snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Hyundai Palisade typically asks about $37,100 versus a $39,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Seat Belts) and 102 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch highway mpg (26 mpg → 25 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$37,100
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$39,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
3
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
102
Top: Seats
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Palisade?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns and 102 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seat Belts
2026-03-20
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row…
Campaign 26V169000
Seats
2026-03-17
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as…
Campaign 26V160000
Electrical System
2026-01-27
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such,…
Campaign 26V047000
Owner complaints
102 complaints · 1 crash-related · 11 injuries reported. Top components:
- Seats33
- Electrical System23
- Power Train11
- Unknown Or Other7
- Vehicle Speed Control7
- Engine4
- Seat Belts4
- Forward Collision Avoidance3
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Turbo Power Meets Efficiency! | 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid | Detailed Review
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is highway mpg (26 mpg → 25 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Highway MPG
- 26 mpg↓25 mpg
- Front crash
- 5 / 5↓4 / 5
How much does a used 2026 Palisade cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $37,100 in typical used asking against a $39,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $39,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $37,100
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,400 below MSRP
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How does the Palisade compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- Telluride vs Palisade — Telluride or Palisade — which used three-row crossover wins?
What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Palisade?
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Hyundai Palisade is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company since late 2018, replacing the Maxcruz as the flagship SUV under the Hyundai brand. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A FWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A FWD; 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A AWD.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 21 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 291 hp, 22 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
291 hp
Combined MPG
22 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (22 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,909
5-year energy
$9,545
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 22 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Seating
- 8
- Towing
- 5000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 19
- Highway MPG
- 25
- Combined MPG
- 22
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE SUV N/A FWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SEL | Calligraphy |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Combined MPG | 22 | — |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 | 3.8L V6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 5000 lb | — |
| Seating | 8 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | — | — | 22 | AWD | |
| 291 | — | — | — | AWD |