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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2025 Hyundai Palisade

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2025 Hyundai Palisade

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2025 Hyundai Palisade

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Palisade has more complaint activity, Palisade has more open investigation signals and Palisade has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2026 Hyundai Palisade 2025 Hyundai Palisade Difference
Total recalls 3 3 Similar
Total complaints 98 226 Palisade has 128 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 1 / 0 / 11 / 0 7 / 1 / 3 / 1 Similar
Defect investigations 0 1 Palisade has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 1 Palisade has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 14 32 Palisade has 18 more communications
Recall completion reports 1 4 Palisade has 3 more reports
Warranty programs 5 7 Palisade has 2 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 6 15 Palisade has 9 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 20, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 Palisade has newer activity
Latest complaint Jul 6, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 Palisade has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Seats
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Seat Belts
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 20 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,000 $2,850 Palisade about $150 less
Safety-rating records 3 2 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Hyundai Palisade

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had seats and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 Hyundai Palisade

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had service brakes and seat belts repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Hyundai Palisade

  • Seats: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2025 Hyundai Palisade

  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Seat Belts: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show