Hyundai Palisade (Hyundai) – Contaminated Brake Fluid (2021)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 HYUNDAI PALISADE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021 HYUNDAI PALISADE vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic:fluid issues. Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026