2021 Hyundai Palisade Transmission Problems

My vehicle experienced a sudden and immediate loss of motive power due to a catastrophic internal engine failure, creating a severe road safety hazard. While driving and attempting to accelerate or merge, the vehicle exhibits extreme hesitation, severe misfiring on cylinder #2, and rough, unstable idling.

The 2021hyundai palisade at a four way light stop busy intersection. Upon giving has and making the left turn from cimmiron unto saratoga blvd the vehicle was making a clunking noise like if vehicle in 4WD but the vehicle is an AWD and it loss like power in the middle of the intersection almost rear ended and hit by another vehicle because the light begun to change.

Sudden powertrain failure. Car started to decelerate on its own. The car started to vibrate when accelerator was pressed.

This vehicle AWD system failed, the assitance systems failed, namely: Adaptive cruise, regular cruise, blind spot warning, emergency brake assist, lane keep assist, and parking collision warning.

Vehicle experienced engine failure previously and received a Hyundai-installed replacement engine in February 2025. Replacement engine is now setting DTC P000A00 – Intake Camshaft Position Slow Response (Bank 1). Hyundai dealership master technician confirmed excessive variance between commanded and actual cam timing, indicating a VVT / cam timing failure controlled by oil and actuators.

The vehicle experienced premature transmission failure, including torque converter clutch malfunction, hesitation, jerking at speeds between 30–35 MPH and 50–60 MPH, and drivability issues. Diagnostic indicators are consistent with widespread complaints from other Hyundai Palisade owners.

I own a 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy with approximately 114,000 miles. The transmission had to be replaced at around 98,000 miles. Recently, before my next scheduled oil change (I had about 1,000 miles left), my vehicle suddenly began making a loud knocking noise and lost power.

2021 palisade calligraphy - while driving on highway (comfor mode - cruise control) htrac error light came on. After stopping and shutting car off the error resolved for a few minutes and then came back on while driving. Noticed no power to rear wheels while driving - snowed next day- AWD vehicle became only fwd.

My vehicle is burning oil at an excessive rate causing vibration when the oil is nearly depleted and an unsafe driving condition. The vehicle will burn nearly all the oil in approximately 1000 miles. This has happened repeatedly.

The oil filter housing cracked and leaked engine oil at mileage 74992.

Failed 4WD Coupler: (Part#: Part#: 47800-4G500) 1st time: 95,471 miles - November 2024 2nd time: 106,702 miles - August 2025 Hesitation when pulling out of parking lots or turning on to street. Problem acknowledged by dealer and replaced both times under warranty No warning lamps or message. Problem seems to be wide spread based on comments on Facebook forum "Hyundai Palisade Owners"

On 01/12/24 my vehicle cut off while driving and wouldn't allow me to shift from park to shift. The transmission also had a habit of jerking back and forth when under load going up a hill. Hyundai dealership suggested a transmission flush.

Had my car in shop for over 30 days on my last visit, was there 4 other times. When you reach speeds of 62 MPH to 73 MPH car has vibration in seat and steering wheel along with feeling it. They rotated tires, replaced drive shaft, replaced rear differential and fluids.

The vehicle developed a vibration at speeds of 65-70 MPH. It had less than 100 miles on it when it was first noticed. The dealership has balanced the tires twice, replaced the drive shaft, and replaced the rear coupler with no success.

We have been in Hyundai’s “oil consumption” protocol for the past 8-10 months. We’ve had 6 oil changes in that time. Each oil change was right a 1,000 miles.

Our 2021 palisade is burning 2-3 quarts of oil per 500 - 800 miles. Customer states believes vehicle is consuming oil had oil change performed on 7/30/25 on ro 675582 @ 83769 miles would like part 2 of oil consumption test performed verified customer concern. Check oil level on dipstick found that the oil level is below the low mark.