r/HyundaiPalisade

This would be my first Hyundai ever, but the test drive of the gas V6 was incredible. Smooth, quiet, and the calligraphy feels like top tier luxury. Based on this subreddit, I’ve started to lean towards the hybrid. A little more oomph, better fuel economy, etc.

Thoughts on the longevity of the hybrid engine and transmission? Is there any history on it?

Edit: 2026 models.

Overall I really like the car however here are the nits I would pick two weeks in:

1. Even with the hybrid the engine seems to rev unnecessarily/ struggle from 0-25 mph. Shifting through this speed range is a bit unpleasant and jerky.
2. No walk away lock.
3. With all 3 rows of seating up you have very little useable trunk space. Like less than you would get in a compact SUV.
4. Wireless charger makes your phone really hot.
5. Gas mileage doesn’t seem to approach what’s advertised although supposedly there’s a break in period.
6. No dedicated sunglasses holder.

Things that were supposed to bother me that don’t:

1. The shifter stalk and start/stop button. It really hasn’t been a struggle to see/find this.
2. Reaching the park assist button. It’s not that hard to reach it and it comes on automatically if you start moving forward at low speeds or reversing.
3. Noise. Despite some reports of loud engine sounds or road noise I find the car very quiet.
4. Floaty or unresponsive handling. I have no issue with this even in eco mode.
5. Second row seat logic. It is confusing for people new to the car but once you learn how it works it’s easy, just slow.

I’m down to between the Subaru Ascent Limited or Hyundai Palisade Hybrid SEL Premium. I’ve had a Subaru for 4 years and it’s been a decent car, but we need more space. I can’t justify $65k for the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid just because I want a 360 camera. I’m happy with most features on both cars but here are my reservations:

Ascent:
- terrible gas mileage (heavy weight on this)
- climate controls are in the touch screen and not dedicated buttons

Palisade Hybrid:
- Reliability. I have read a lot of horror stories on the electronic components failing, turning of while people are driving, etc. The first Palisade Hybrid SEL Premium they put us in at the dealer was already defective. The rear AC would not blow out of the ceiling vents. No air would blow out of the ceiling vents at all, which indicates a bad fuse or blockage, or bad motor. Not great for a car with 20 miles on it and zero owners. That to me feels like a red flag for the electrical components liability.

I want a 3 row SUV around $50k with a 360 camera. I have taken the Pilot off the list due to the shifter being buttons in the console next to the cup holders and I just can’t trust that I won’t accidentally hit them.

Noticed white smoke coming from exhaust when starting vehicle in 90 degree heat (not normal) Brought vehicle in and they did in fact say its burning oil but before they can do anything I need to pay for a new oil change and bring back in 1k miles…take in mind I have a certified used on warranty still.

They beat around the bush on reasons but basically said we need to run some tests after the 1k miles before replacing the engine. Warranty I believe ends at 60k because it is a certified used so we don’t get the full 100k mie warranty.

I did see others with similar issues on here. Just wanted to see if anyone has any advice going forward.

Thanks 👍

Do the digital dash screens get scratched through normal use such that screen protectors are a good idea?

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Bought a the vehicle August 7. Put about 200 miles on it and 4 days later it crapped the bed with a "Stop vehicle and check powersupply" notification. I hit the Bluelink button and they said tow that sucker. Got it towed and the only place the app would let me tow to was an hour away, there is a dealer 25 minutes from me.

After that, its been a shit show. No one knows what's wrong. The dealer called corporate and they don't have answers. I'm paying for a shitty paperweight. Hyundai "kindly" will cover $60 a day for a rental since the dealer didn't have a loaner. I don't know national prices but the cheapest I could find was $120 a day for a 3 row vehicle.

Hyundai and the dealership have been little to no help.

I don't know what I'm looking for but Hyundai is letting me down hard. Maybe be warry of 2027 Cali Pali as yall call em.

Edit 8/19 - Got ahold of the dealership. They confirmed Hyundai told them to retain the vehicle and not replace parts. They have driven it around and can't duplicate the problem. They received code P0C381C. They might call me back today. Also, it's a Hybrid. I'm in WA.

’m asking bc i currently own a 23 cali Pali. Looking to trade but am having a hard time choosing between the two.
The price works out to about $200/mo for me all in w trade and financing issues considered. The palisade felt so much more comfortable but the redesigned dash stuck out like a sore thumb to my 5ft eyeline. I’m sure I’d get used to it but the SF dash is still below my eyeline. The SF def felt more utilitarian but the price and 0% is supremely tempting. I also really love the massaging seat for a long trip - which 10hr drives are not infrequent for us.
What was your reasoning for choosing the SF? I really would like to go the smaller overall footprint, slightly better gas and zero financing but driving the Pali right after Gave me pause. For ref- the Pali i drove was a limited 27 model

2020 Hyundai Palisade 3.8 — Fuel Consumption Increased Immediately After Roof Was Painted

I have a 2020 Hyundai Palisade 3.8L V6 with about 89,000 miles.

My normal fuel economy has always been around 19–20 MPG in mixed driving. On the highway, I could get around 24–25 MPG.

I had the roof painted under warranty, and the car stayed at the body shop for approximately 3–4 weeks.

Immediately after I picked up the car, I noticed that the fuel consumption had increased. I noticed it right away on the first drive. Since then, I have driven approximately 700 miles, and the increased fuel consumption has remained.

I calculated the actual fuel economy myself by tracking how many miles I drove and then filling the tank back up. I am getting approximately 16 MPG in mixed driving, which is basically the same number the car's computer is showing.

My driving style has not changed. My normal routes and driving conditions are basically the same. Tire pressure is correct, and I also checked the wheels and brakes after driving. Nothing obvious appears to be causing additional resistance.

The timing is what really concerns me: the fuel economy changed immediately after the car came back from the body shop.

As far as I know, there should have been no reason for them to work under the hood while painting the roof. However, they may have disconnected the battery or temporarily moved/disconnected something. I don't know exactly what they did.

I also connected an ELM327 OBD adapter and checked the engine using Car Scanner.

With the engine fully warmed up at idle (~650 RPM):

• Coolant temperature: 208–212°F
• LTFT Bank 1: approximately +10–12%
• LTFT Bank 2: approximately +9–12%
• No DTCs
• No Check Engine light

At approximately 2,500 RPM:

• LTFT Bank 1: +6.25%
• LTFT Bank 2: +6.25%

Both banks behave very similarly.

So I am trying to figure out what could have changed while the car was sitting at the body shop for 3–4 weeks.

Could disconnecting the battery have affected the ECU fuel-trim adaptations? Could something have been accidentally disconnected, moved, or damaged around the intake, vacuum/PCV system, EVAP system, sensors, or wiring?

Has anyone with a Hyundai Palisade experienced a similar situation where fuel consumption suddenly increased immediately?

If you experienced something similar, what was the actual cause, and what fixed it?

Hi Everyone!! I am almost close to make a deal on hybrid Calligraphy. In Calgary the price I got 74350 including taxes. Is there something I can still push back here. I heard that deals are around 71k. Any thoughts or suggestions who recently bought on better prices. TIA

OTD 50,100 (all fees, taxes, registration, etc). New York.

Hybrid, titan green, sel prem, 7 passenger.

Decent offer or no?

Update: I was lied to and all the offers for OTD I’m getting are 55k now….

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced overheating issues and/or other error notifications. Wife bought this car new from a Hyundai dealership a few months ago.

- Last week she received an error on the dash and had a problem with accelerating. Unfortunately she did not record what error had popped up. Happened once and was fine after.

-This past weekend she brought it in for servicing and then more problems started happening

- Yesterday car said it was overheating. AC would randomly start blowing hot air as well. Today overheating warning happened 3 times on a short trip to store.

She called the dealership and said they could look at on 8/30 which is way too long to go with out a car. Not sure if the dealership messed things up while servicing it. Could be a coincidence.

Anyone else experiencing overheating problems? Car is currently parked down the road since it I told her to just pull over and let it cool down. I am about to go look at it shortly, check coolant and other things.

Any tips or things to look at would be helpful.

The sensitivity of the automatic headlights is ridiculous. You’re traveling down the highway 70-80mph and for the split second you drive under an overpass, the headlights go on. And where I live, there are overpasses everywhere, so the headlights are constantly going on and off.

Turning the headlight stalk to the off positions only gets me a “headlights off” alarm and notification, each time I go under the overpass. Just as bothersome. Like seriously Hyundai, this sensor needs some recalibration.

In the GTA, thinking of heading to a few dealers this week to get some numbers on a page for the 27 Hybrid Calligraphy… has anyone in Toronto/GTA or Canada in general received any recent quotes on leasing? - also, I remember someone mentioning on this sub that there was a batch of 26MY vehicles manufactured after a certain date that resolved many initial issues? - can anyone shed light on this please? Is there a production code to look for?

Thanks