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2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD is a 258-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $58,780 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

It makes 258 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The Palisade Hybrid measures 199.2 inches long on a 116.9-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$58,780
MSRP with Destination$60,380
Destination Charge$1,600
Engine
Engine TypeSmartstream 2.5L turbo GDI I4 + P1 17 hp / P2 72 hp PMSM; 1.65 kWh lithium-ion (300V / 5.5 Ah); combined 329 hp / 339 lb-ft
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower258 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque260 lb-ft @ 1800-4500 rpm (engine); 339 lb-ft combined rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve, turbo GDI
Bore and Stroke88.5 x 101.5
Compression Ratio12.0:1
Injection TypeGasoline Direct Injection (GDI), turbocharged
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic with P1+P2 motors (TMED-II) and SHIFTRONIC
1st Gear5.269
2nd Gear3.08
3rd Gear1.949
4th Gear1.398
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.79
Reverse5.269
Final Drive3.759
Fuel Economy
City29 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity18.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with coil springs
Rear SuspensionMulti-link independent, separated spring and shocks
Front Stabilizer Baryes
Rear Stabilizer Baryes
Turning Diameter39.2 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc345 x 30 mm ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc325 x 20 mm solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front21-in. alloy
Wheels Rear21-in. alloy
Tires Front265/45R21
Tires Rear265/45R21
Dimensions & Weight
Length199.2 in
Width78 in
Height69.5 in
Wheelbase116.9 in
Ground Clearance7.4 in
Approach Angle18.6°
Departure Angle21.1°
Cargo Volume19.1 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front41.5 in
Headroom Rear40.7 in
Legroom Front44.2 in
Legroom Rear41.4 in
Shoulder Room Front61.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear61 in
Hip Room Front58.8 in
Hip Room Rear56.7 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 20, 2026 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.

Consequence: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness extension and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 297. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 21, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V169000

Mar 17, 2026 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.

Consequence: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second and third row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat controller and the audio, visual, navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 296. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V160000

Jan 27, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V047000

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE HYBRID HEV

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai PALISADE HYBRID HEV. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 13, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“"The vehicle is exhibiting a refueling safety defect due to EVAP venting failure. This is a known issue on Hyundai hybrid platforms. The dealership only tries to duplicate the issue and as it is…”
Oct 4, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“Windshield cracking spontaneously. Starting at the bottom. Car parked in garage. Not caused by any impact.”
Sep 30, 2026 · Seat Belts, Seats
“The seatback in my third row was reclined and failed to return to an upright position when attempted to be folded. Additionally, I observed that the belt buckle was damaged, which resulted in a cut…”
Jun 30, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance
“I was on the highway and I hit the Cruise Control to engage “smart adaptive cruise control.” I received a warning light that said “Conditions for smart cruise control not met.” The car immediately…”
Jun 28, 2026 · Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Forward Collision Avoidance
“While driving my 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, the vehicle has repeatedly applied the brakes suddenly and without warning, especially approaching a specific overpass on my normal route and is fully…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE HYBRID HEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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