NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Hyundai Palisade Safety Ratings
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade scores 82 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 5 recalls, and 287 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 82/100, placing it in the Strong band. NHTSA awarded it five overall stars, and all three crash-avoidance technologies are standard. The defect record component pulls the Index down, so prospective buyers should verify all five recall campaigns are resolved before purchase.
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 82 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade ranks 86 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 82 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.3% |
| Recalls on file | 5 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 287 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 86 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2022 Palisade moved the NHTSA Safety Index one point higher than the 2021 model, rising from 81 to 82 out of 100, both within the Strong band. That modest gain reflects a crash-protection score of 66 out of 70 and a perfect 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology, offset by a defect record component of only 6.25 out of 20. That low defect score is the defining safety story for this specific year. Five recall campaigns were opened against the 2022 model, one of them a park-outside campaign tied to a tow hitch wiring harness that poses a potential fire risk. A separate instrument-cluster recall is unique to 2022 Palisades, flagging a manufacturing defect in the cluster assembly. The seat belt buckle recall, which spans the 2020-2025 generation, is particularly notable given that seat belts account for the single largest complaint category with 68 unverified reports. Buyers evaluating this model year should weigh the strong crash-test performance against the elevated recall burden that specifically defines the 2022 production run.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Hyundai Palisade perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD achieves strong crash-test results from NHTSA, earning five out of five stars for overall protection. Its frontal and side impact protection are both rated at five stars. Rollover resistance is a relative concern; while the dynamic tip test indicated "No Tip," the Palisade received four out of five stars in this category, with a 14 percent rollover risk.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15996
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Five recall campaigns cover the 2022 Palisade. Components addressed include curtain air bags, seat belt buckle assemblies, windshield wiper motors, an instrument cluster manufactured with a defect, and a tow hitch wiring harness. That last campaign, covering 2020-2022 vehicles with an original-equipment hitch harness, carries a park-outside warning and should be treated as the highest-priority open item.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN26V034000
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Reported 2026-01-23
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY25V607000
Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letter
Reported 2025-09-12
VISIBILITY/WIPER23V180000
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
Reported 2023-03-17
TRAILER HITCHES22V633000
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
Reported 2022-08-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL22V353000
Risk: A disabled display screen will not show critical information, such as the meters, gauges, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 230.
Reported 2022-05-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA has logged 287 unverified consumer complaints against the 2022 Palisade. Alleged problem areas include Seat Belts (68 reports), Unknown or Other (44), Engine (38), Visibility and Wipers (32), and Electrical System (27). These are unverified allegations, not confirmed defects.
287 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
Any shopper considering a used 2022 Palisade should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase. The park-outside hitch harness campaign and the seat belt buckle recall both require confirmed remedy completion. Do not assume a prior owner addressed all five campaigns.
- A park-outside recall covering 2020-2022 Palisades with an original-equipment tow hitch harness is the single highest-priority safety item for this model year and must be verified as remedied by VIN.
- An instrument cluster recall is specific to 2022 Palisade vehicles, flagging a manufacturing defect in the cluster assembly that does not appear in neighboring model years.
- The defect record component scored only 6.25 out of 20 in the Safety Index breakdown, the primary reason the 2022 Index did not climb higher despite a near-perfect crash-protection score of 66 out of 70.
- Seat Belts is the top complaint category with 68 unverified reports, and a separate NHTSA recall addresses seat belt buckle assemblies across the 2020-2025 generation, making buckle-remedy verification especially important for this used-market vehicle.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Hyundai Palisade places
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Hyundai Palisade safety questions
Was the 2022 Hyundai Palisade crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Hyundai Palisade, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 82 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Hyundai Palisade crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Hyundai Palisade earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 14.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 287 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 15996), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Palisade 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 86 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.