2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT ProFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
16
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
19
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
479 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
15.7 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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
3.5L, 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$3,545/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,703/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,069/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,265/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,570/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,561/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,414/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,646/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,429/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,512/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 19 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems77 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 77 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
25
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
9
Engine
8
Speed Control
6
Seat Belts
5
Power Train
4
Fuel System
3
Brakes
2

2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro problems by category: Electrical System: 25 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 9 complaints, Engine: 8 complaints, Speed Control: 6 complaints, Seat Belts: 5 complaints, Power Train: 4 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
11
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 04/16/2026ODI#11731745
While driving on a California freeway at approximately 70mph, the engine check light began flashing, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe power loss, entered reduced power mode, and began viole…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/20/2026ODI#11725904
While on/idol, the 3rd row seat (left/drivers side) folded down on my 9 year old niece. Myself, mother, 6 year old daughter, sister in law, brother and 12 year old niece all witnessed this happen as w…
Speed ControlFiled: 10/01/2025ODI#11690749
Problem Statement: Instrument cluster has an instrumentation update lag of approximately 10 seconds. The problem may or not be present when you turn the vehicle on. Description of Problem: Turning o…

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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