NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Hyundai Palisade Safety Ratings
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade scores 79 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 222 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
For the 2025 model year, the Hyundai Palisade achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 79 out of 100, positioning it in the Average safety band. While the vehicle performed strongly in NHTSA crash-testing, its overall safety assessment is tempered by three separate recall campaigns. Notably, one of these recalls included a park-outside directive. Additionally, the Palisade's performance in avoidance technology assessments was modest, preventing a higher Safety Index score.
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade received a 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 79/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade ranks 143 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 79 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.3% |
| Recalls on file | 3 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 222 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 143 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2025 Palisade marks a two-point rise in the NHTSA Safety Index, moving from 77/100 in the prior model year to 79/100, while remaining in the Average band. That incremental gain reflects a crash-protection sub-score of 66 out of 70, which is the clear strength of this year's profile, anchored by a 5-star overall NHTSA rating across both frontal and side disciplines. The rollover result of 4 stars is the only crash-test figure that falls short of the top mark. Where this model year loses ground is in the defect record sub-score of 8 out of 20, driven directly by three active recall campaigns, one of which carries the serious designation of a park-outside directive tied to a transmission controller seal failure. The avoidance-tech sub-score of 5 out of 10 is also a drag on the index, despite forward collision warning and lane departure warning being standard equipment. The 222 reported complaints, with alleged incidents including 6 crashes, 2 injuries, and 1 death, add further weight to the defect-record penalty. Taken together, the 2025 Palisade is a year defined by excellent passive crash protection offset by a meaningful active recall burden.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Hyundai Palisade perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Palisade AWD achieves NHTSA's highest overall safety rating, securing 5 out of 5 stars. This strong performance is consistent across both frontal and side crash assessments, where the vehicle also earned perfect 5-star scores. The rollover resistance test, however, presents a slightly less favorable outcome: a 4-star rating with an associated 14-percent rollover risk. It is notable that dynamic testing did not result in a tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20587
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover this model year. A powertrain recall involving an insufficient seal on the automatic transmission controller carries a park-outside directive, meaning owners should not garage the vehicle until repaired. A separate campaign addresses side curtain air bags that may deploy unexpectedly for third-row occupants. A third recall targets rear seat-belt buckle assemblies across the driver, passenger, and second-row positions.
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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP25V291000
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the electric oil pump controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 278.
Reported 2025-05-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA has logged 222 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem components are Service Brakes with 93 reports, Seat Belts with 53, and Air Bags with 29. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
222 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
Recalls for the 2025 Palisade include a critical advisory for the transmission, requiring vehicles to be parked outdoors until a remedy is applied. Additional campaigns address the seat belt buckle and curtain airbag. Prospective owners are advised to verify the status of these recalls via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool prior to acquisition, ensuring all necessary repairs have been completed.
- A park-outside recall specific to 2025 Palisade units targets a transmission controller seal that could pose a fire risk, making remedy verification a non-negotiable step before buying or parking this vehicle in an enclosed space.
- The 2025 model year's defect-record sub-score of 8 out of 20 is the single largest drag on its 79/100 Safety Index, reflecting three open recall campaigns active against this year's production.
- NHTSA logged 93 reported complaints alleging Service Brake problems and 53 alleging Seat Belt problems on this model year, making those two systems the most frequently cited in unverified owner reports.
- The Safety Index rose two points versus the 2024 Palisade's 77/100, a year-over-year gain driven by the near-perfect crash-protection sub-score of 66 out of 70, not by any improvement in the recall or avoidance-tech components.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Hyundai Palisade places
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Hyundai Palisade safety questions
Was the 2025 Hyundai Palisade crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 79 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Hyundai Palisade crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 222 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Palisade years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20587), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Palisade 2025.
- 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 143 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- 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.