2021 Hyundai Palisade suspension problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to formally request reconsideration of Hyundai’s denial of assistance for the transmission failure in my 2021 Hyundai Palisade. I purchased this vehicle with the expectation that Hyundai vehicles are built to provide dependable transportation and that major components such as the…”
filed Jun 4, 2026
“When driving at low speeds and going over bumps and speed bumps there is a thumping noise coming from the driver’s side rear. I’ve had the issue for quite some time now and there is a TSB on it for a faulty shock insulator. Between 2 different dealerships they have replaced it 3 times now and it’s…”
filed Feb 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2020 – 2024 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn rear self-leveling shock absorbers. At…
Z12 OL · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 15, 2026Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending…
26-SS-001H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 11, 2026Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may produce noise from AWD coupling vibrations when making turns caused by a logic error with the All Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit (AWD ECU). This bulletin provides instructions to…
26-TC-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2026Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending…
26-SS-001H DCS · Warranty Program/Extension · issued May 22, 2026Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending…
26-SS-001H DN · Warranty Program/Extension · issued May 22, 2026
Suspension problems in other Palisade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Palisade | 13 | 6% |
| 2024 Palisade | 20 | 5% |
| 2023 Palisade | 26 | 7% |
| 2022 Palisade | 19 | 6% |
| 2020 Palisade | 60 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.