Fitment notes: AGM battery standard for start-stop system; located in engine bay
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Every control module on the 2020-2026 Hyundai Palisade — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Transmission Control Unit (TCU)3.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated into transmission valve body, accessed from underneath vehicle
🔧 Hyundai GDS or Autel MaxiSys Elite/Ultra
⚠️ 8-speed automatic; requires transmission fluid drain, valve body removal; adaptive learning reset required after installation
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control Module (HVAC)2.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center dashboard, integrated with HVAC unit
🔧 Hyundai GDS or Autel MaxiSys
⚠️ Dual-zone or tri-zone depending on trim; actuator calibration required after installation
Motor Driven Power Steering Control Module (MDPS)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.6 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with steering column assembly, below dashboard
🔧 Hyundai GDS or Autel MaxiSys Elite/Ultra
⚠️ Steering angle sensor calibration required after replacement; may require steering wheel removal
📍 Behind lower center dashboard or integrated with BCM
🔧 Hyundai GDS or Autel MaxiSys/TPMS tool
⚠️ Sensor ID registration required after tire rotation or replacement; relearn procedure via scan tool or drive cycle
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: 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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Consequence: 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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP · 25V291000
2025-05-06
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.
Consequence: 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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
19mpg
Highway
26mpg
Combined
22mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
Capability & size
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Wiper blades
2025+ second generation Palisade, specifications may vary from first gen
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade 3.8L V6 and can vary by trim.
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