2021 Hyundai Palisade Engine Problems
26 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (26)
This vehicle is still using the defective style piston rings causing oil consumption of 1.5qts in 1000miles, With only 100,000miles. This has been ongoing since we purchased the vehicle with 94,000 miles. This needs to be issued as a recall to replace piston rings or the engine entirely.
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Oil filter housing is leaking. Plastic part is warped and does not allow filter to seal. Leaking oil is a fire hazard and could cause engine failure.
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Based upon Big Star Hyundai Repair Department’s assessment the engine failed because there was a miss fire in cylinder 6. They have been waiting on a new engine since July 2024. Our car has been at the dealership since 2024.
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My Hyundai Palisade engine light came on and started missing.
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Your car shakes while driving, especially on the freeway, and won't accelerate past a certain speed. You're also noticing poor fuel economy, and the check engine light is on. This shaking could be dangerous when you're trying to slow down in traffic. A mechanic will need to scan your engine codes and likely inspect the fuel system, ignition components, or engine sensors to identify the cause.
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I bought my vehicle almost 2 years ago with 30K miles on it. In December 2025, the car started stalling and wouldn’t run properly. I took it into the dealership and they stated that the engine was burning oil.
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The engine failed due to excessive oil consumption/internal oil loss. The engine is currently installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. The issue began while the vehicle was under warranty and has progressed to the point where engine replacement has been recommended.
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We have brought the vehicle to Potamkin Hyundai on three separate occasions, [XXX] [XX], and [XXX], and [XXX] due to the engine stalling unexpectedly while driving. This issue has placed our family, including our children, in serious danger and has not been resolved. At our initial visits, we were informed that the engine was consuming excessive oil.
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The engine in my 2021 Hyundai Palisade experienced sudden loss of oil leading to engine failure. The vehicle had been regularly serviced and maintained at a Hyundai dealership according to recommended intervals. During multiple service visits, the dealership informed me the vehicle was low on oil.
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Excessive oil consumption. The vehicle is burning nearly 4 quarts of oil between changes. This started at around 100,000 miles with no warning lights.
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Oil filter housing leak. Does not impact oil levels but more notable during cold weather as the ring tends to shrink.
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I started smelling coolant fumes in my vehicle. Upon inspecting the coolant reservoir, I noticed it was empty. Upon inspecting the radiator itself, I noticed that some of the coolant was leaking.
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While driving after owning the car for only 2 months and before the next oil change was dure the car started surging and then died when turning a corner. No check engine light or any warning or error lights triggered on the car. The car was restarted and limped home slowly about 2 min from where I'd shut off.
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Oil Consumption- Oil is being consumed at a rapid rate. Even when there is no oil in the vehicle, there are no lights that show up to signify low/empty oil. Once the oil is run dry, the car begins to make noises, can not accelerate, and jolts while driving.
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The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated.
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Engine consuming way to much oil. Did oil consumption test and it is going through a quart and half every 800 miles. Dealership is dragging there feet on getting this taken care.
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My 2021 Hyundai Palisade has had some issues relating to the engine recently. We take extremely good care of our cars, and are early when due for our oil changes. A couple of months ago, my husband checked my Palisade's oil before a trip.
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The engine consumes oil at an unsustainable rate without any visible leaks or warning signs, leading to a complete engine failure.
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The engine is burning oil at a rapid rate. It's burning one liter every 70 miles.
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Engine burning 6qts in less than 3k miles of driving. Aside from that, the engine light does not always illuminate to tell me it is low. Now I watch monthly and add oil as needed
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The engine failed due to oil consumption. The engine burns to much oil. It burns more oil than it holds during normal intervals between changes.
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My vehicle is using too much oil. I was between oil changes and my car did a safety shut down while I was driving on the busy highway with my grandchildren and left me like a sitting duck. I was finally able to get it off the middle of the highway by restarting the vehicle.
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Engine is consuming too much oil causing oil light to come on and it continues to happen.
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This car is consuming oil rapidly.I checked oil level to and had no oil on dip stick The car has not bee inspected yet. No warning lamps came on to warn me of low oil.
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Car is burning an excessive amount of oil. Need to put 2 quarts in weekly. 90,000 miles
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I've had several instances where the car didn't turn over and all technology screens began glitching, clicking and stating the key wasn't in the car. After a few tries, it would start up. Ice also experienced engine failure WHILE driving.
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