2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Reviews - Verified Owners

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Chunyip S.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/02/2026

Verified Review

Issues with Air-Flap

Still have a check engine light on my dashboard due to an air flap issue. Took to dealer 3 times already and it hasnt been fixed. Still dealing with Hyundai Customer Service and the dealership regarding this issue.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/02/2026 10:02 AM

Hello Chunyip, Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. This information has been forwarded to your case manager for further handling. ^cc

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Yaniv S.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/16/2026

Verified Review

Lemon

Battery died twice in the first 400 miles of this vehicle coming off the dealers lot

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/19/2026 09:38 AM

Hey Yaniv, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding battery. If you face any issue with battery again, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151, One of our representative will further assist you. Thank you ^cc.

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Art L.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/16/2026

Verified Review

Poor gas milage

This is my 3rd Palisade starting with a 2021 Limited, then a 2025 Calligraphy, and finally the 2026 Calligraphy Hybrid AWD. I selected the hybrid for 2 reasons, one being the increased gas mileage and the 2nd was the increased horsepower. While reasonably pleased with the performance, I'm terribly dissatisfied with the vehicle mileage. The 29 city/30 highway sticker estimate is way off as I'm getting approximately 27 locally, but only about 24 on the highway(Gas mileage was calculated using mileage and actual fuel consumed). Hyundai of Jefferson City service says there's nothing they can do since the vehicle is not indicating any problem issues. I can assure you it's not the way I drive the vehicle. Both of my previous Palisades got better MPG than the EPA estimates.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/16/2026 02:19 PM

Hello Art,

Thank you for your feedback. Mileage distances are determined by standardized tests under controlled circumstances. Real world range is also affected by driving style, weather and the use of the climate control. Every effort is made to provide customers with accurate information. ^cc

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Michael G.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/02/2026

Verified Review

Too many issues and service is terrible at my local dealership!

I was SO EXCITED to purchase this vehicle! I wish I had NOT now. TOO MANY SERVICE issues for a brand-new car. Battery sensor needed replaced. Motor and wiring harness for the Air Flap (backordered until who knows when) is no longer functioning and alerting all of the time. SPEAKING of alerting of the time: the cruise control system is completely broken. No matter what eyewear (or NONE at all) and no matter where I sit the cruise control alerts every few minutes that I need to pay attention or move the wheel. I dart eyes everywhere, wiggle the wheel and it STILL disengages on me. I HATE THIS!!! It is BROKEN! I am resorting to creating hours of video footage where I move the seat to every possible position, change eyewear, open and close the sunroof (both) and have other people drive with the same results to PROVE to my terrible dealership (service not sales) to ACTUALLY LISTEN TO ME. They have ONE service writer (and he is called the service manager!). No loaner vehicles (they "just signed up for this and it has not been approved yet). Just how am I supposed to trust a SERVICE DEPARTMENT with ONE person? I have no idea how many mechanics... because you drop your car off at the sales lot. This is not the experience I was signing up for. I have had four KIA vehicles.. and they were great. This is awful! I thought I was getting a "better than KIA experience" since Hyundai is supposed to be the premium of the two. No WAY I will buy a Genesis (on my list) now! I COULD NOT BE MORE UNHAPPY. There is a recorded shimmy (service didn't fix it, just said they noticed it ALSO (?!?!) The keyfob is as far from premium as is possible! It is a light weight, ugly piece of garbage that I am embarrassed to be seen with. The emergency key is not even built into the fob! You cannot manually adjust the brake regen (as I was expecting to have!) as well. If the opportunity presents, and I have the ability to Lemmon law this thing... I will do it without hesitation! Such a shame! I really thought this would be a great car! Interior is great. Looks pretty good too! Dealership service needs to be completely fixed from the ground up! There is no excuse for shoestring budgeting! The owning dealership is Ford, Mercedes, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar, and Land Rover... and Hyundai has a single person?! I have an excellent idea where their priorities are, and I am not part of their respected business, that is clear.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/02/2026 11:36 AM

Hello Michael, Allow us to have a further look at your vehicle concerns. A team member will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you ^cc.

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Lawrence P.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/10/2026

Verified Review

MPG estimates way off.

I like the most features of the Palisade, however the promised MPG of 28-30 is way (way) off. We drive carefully, and with a light foot on the accelerator...but we are lucky to get 23 MPG, even at 65 MPH on the interstate. This is a MAJOR disappointment. We would have never purchased this SUV if the MPG numbers were accurately reflected on the EPA estimates.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/12/2026 09:18 AM

Hello Lawrence, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with mileage. Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.

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Everett G.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/25/2026

Verified Review

I brought a lemon

I purchased a brand-new Hyundai, and less than ten days later experienced a serious safety issue when the entire dashboard and infotainment system went completely black while driving. The Hyundai dealership could not recreate the problem and told me “no issue found,” despite the obvious risk. Less than a month later, the check engine light came on, and my vehicle sat in their service department for over a month waiting on a back-ordered part. I understand repairs can take time, but the lack of urgency, extended loss of use, and absence of meaningful support or compensation on a brand-new vehicle has been extremely disappointing. This experience has raised serious concerns about reliability, customer care, and how warranty issues are handled.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/26/2026 07:54 AM

Hey Everett, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and we are really sorry to hear about your experience. We would recommend that you continue working on your case with your case manager. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.

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Shrina F.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/30/2026

Verified Review

Battery issue only 2k miles

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/30/2026 03:05 PM

Hello Shrina, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.

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Jerry W.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/30/2026

Verified Review

Major Battery Issues

Less than 2000 miles and on third battery.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/02/2026 06:53 AM

Hello Jerry, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience with battery. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc

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Nirav A.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

02/01/2026

Verified Review

Unreliable Though when worked enjoyed driving car

Within two weeks of owning the car, the battery was dead and the car wouldn’t start. It took over a week of back-and-forth to get it replaced, and then, unbelievably, the new battery also died within a month.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/02/2026 08:24 AM

Hello Nirav, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.

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Wesley B.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

02/12/2026

Verified Review

Disappointed - Needs Work

Look to the pros and cons. I needed a reliable vehicle. The hybrid wasn't at all. The battery kept dying. Had it towed the first time. Then found that my battery jumper box could get it going the next 2 times. A total of (3) times to the dealer to resolve the issue. Changed the battery twice. The third time they had it for more than a month. Hyundai engineering still hadn't resolved the problem and the dealer had (3) other hybrids with the same issue. So disappointed and a new car that I couldn't count on or drive. I really wanted a hybrid due to the many miles that I drive in a rural area (100) miles from the nearest dealer.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/12/2026 09:03 AM

Hello Wesley,

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further ^cc.

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Charles I.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

11/07/2025

Verified Review

Electronic glitches

They have not come up with a definitive fix to dashboard going blank glitch Beware of electronic safety issues

Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/07/2025 03:57 PM

Hello Charles,

We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. Nothing is more important than the safety of Hyundai customers. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer connect center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you, ^cc.

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Jeff S.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/02/2026

Verified Review

Bad air flap problem

Have had an air flap problem since the car was brand new and am quite frustrated. It had been well over a month, and still no part. The motor runs even after the car is off. I am very concerned that it is wearing my battery out.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/05/2026 09:08 AM

Hey Jeff, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Allow us to take a further look at your vehicle's concerns. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. Thank you ^cc.

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Benigno F.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/15/2026

Verified Review

2026 palisade hybrid

Overall it’s a nice looking suv

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/15/2026 02:19 PM

Hello Benigno,

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc

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Bruce R.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/04/2026

Verified Review

Not what I thought

I thought Hyundai had caught up and maybe passed American quality but I am mistaken. I bought the highest level of Palisade, expecting it to be as good as or better than the Buick I replaced. It is not. The ride is rougher, the features are confusing to use and the quality is not as good. I was disappointed.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/05/2026 09:15 AM

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your 2026 Hyundai Palisade, Bruce. We truly value hearing from our customers and continuously monitor feedback to enhance our products and services. If you’d like to share more details directly, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. ^cc

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Thomas T.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/09/2026

Verified Review

Don't believe the milage estimates

The vehicle's design is awesome, exactly as advertised however the EPA estimate of 29 MPG city and highway combined is inflated by 50%. I drive pretty conservatively and even more so since I was disappointed in the milage and no matter how hard i try I can't get over 20 MPG city and highway combined. After 1700 miles i sit at 19.2 MPG which is essentially what the 6 cylinder gas engine should get.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/09/2026 10:14 AM

Hello Thomas,

Mileage distances are determined by standardized tests under controlled circumstances. Real world range is also affected by driving style, weather and the use of the climate control. Every effort is made to provide customers with accurate information. ^cc

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Jonathan P.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/09/2026

Verified Review

Its OK, hope they improve with over the air updates.

Its got a great interior and ok exterior. The exterior lights are still ugly as can be but the vehcile overall nice. MPG estimatation on the Hybrid were way over estimated. There is no regen braking to help save on brakes. Wish I saved my money and just got the non hybrid version.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/09/2026 03:38 PM

Hello Jonathan, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. We truly value hearing from our customers and continuously monitor feedback to enhance our products and services. If you are experiencing any concerns, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. Feel free to reach out to your local Hyundai dealership. ^cc

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Elizabeth W.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/16/2026

Verified Review

New hybrid palisade

Overall love the car, but a few key issues have left me wondering about long term reliability. Functionality of cup holders is an issue. Door holders are too small for water bottles. Driver and passenger cup holders are bigger than average bottle leaving room for spills.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/16/2026 02:20 PM

Hello Elizabeth,

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc

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Kate K.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/16/2026

Verified Review

Mirror fell off

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/16/2026 01:41 PM

Hello Kate,

Thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Palisade Hybrid. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.

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James W.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

02/03/2026

Verified Review

Review of Palisade

Bought because it was supposed to be the best car for seniors. Easier to drive and more comfortable.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/03/2026 02:25 PM

Hello James, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer connect center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.

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David S.

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Verified Owner

01/24/2026

Verified Review

Less than great gas mileage

Love that vehicle. Not thrilled about th gas mileage nothing close to 30mpg. Also the hidden cover that goes over the keyhole on the drivers door will not stay in place and the dealership told it is a non warrantied $400 fix .i paid extra for a bumper to bumper warranty for what? Thinking I should sell it now before I hit 6k miles

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/26/2026 07:31 AM

Hello David, thank you for your feedback regarding your vehicle. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with mileage. Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.