2022 Hyundai Palisade FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
407 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.8L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability14.3%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
281
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems281 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 281 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade FWD. Top reported issues include seat belts, visibility / wipers and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Seat Belts
67
Visibility / Wipers
51
Engine
41
Electrical System
27
Suspension
19
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
14
Power Train
14
Steering
14

2022 Hyundai Palisade FWD problems by category: Seat Belts: 67 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 51 complaints, Engine: 41 complaints, Electrical System: 27 complaints, Suspension: 19 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 14 complaints, Power Train: 14 complaints, Steering: 14 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Seat BeltsFiled: 04/14/2026ODI#11731114
5-6 weeks ago my seatbelt began unbuckling itself up to six times in a 25 minute commute. I called Crain Hyundai of Bentonville to schedule the repair as this is a recall issue. I was told since I w…
EngineFiled: 07/26/2024ODI#11604817
In April 2022, we purchased a new 2022 Hyundai Palisade from a dealership due to persistent issues with our previous Hyundai Santa Fe, which had ongoing engine problems and recalls. After multiple uns…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 05/10/2022ODI#11464099
On May 7, 2022 I was driving to Georgia to visit a loved one in the hospital at night. I was driving by myself with my dog. Approximately 1:50 AM, I stopped in Greensville, NC (my halfway point to my …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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