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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Dealer reported
Rear cross-traffic alert Dealer reported
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Traction control Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 5 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Rear visibility systemStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Sep 23, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: KM8RHESA5VU122559
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
2 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11036620
Some Palisade (LX3) and Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated wakeup of the vehicle. This bulletin provides instructions to perform software updates for the Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) and Body Domain Control (BDC) modules.
Document 11037229
Some Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may illuminate the hybrid system warning light with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0C381C when the vehicle is parked for extended duration. This bulletin provides instructions to update the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) software to improve the detection logic for DTC P0C381C.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Sep 23, 2026. Records match 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Sep 23, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.5L Turbo GDI DOHC 4-Cylinder
Dealer-listed features 25
Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Sunroof/Moonroof
Remote Cargo Access
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Wireless Phone Charging
Remote Start
3rd Row Seat
Homelink
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Wifi Hotspot
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Power Seats
Memory Seats
Alloy Wheels
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Series
Wagon Body Style
Vehicle type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
5
Seat rows
3
Engine
2.5L
Engine model
Theta-III
Valve train
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Turbo
Yes
Electrification
Strong HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Manufactured in
ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Sep 23, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA-matched vehicle configuration
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
29 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EPA engine description
SIDI; Hybrid
Fuel used per 100 miles
3.3 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost
$2,150
Estimated monthly fuel cost
$179
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles
$14.33
EPA five-year savings
$750
Tailpipe CO₂
295 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score
6 of 10
Fuel economy score
6 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start
Equipped
Cylinder deactivation
Not equipped
Petroleum use
9.9 barrels/year
Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Palisade Hybrid AWD · Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Sep 23, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Dealer reported
Rear cross-traffic alert Dealer reported
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Dealer reported
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Dealer reported
Traction control Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 24 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Rear visibility systemStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise controlDealer listed
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) left and right blind spot viewDealer listed
Automatic brake holdDealer listed
Power rear child safety door locksDealer listed
Gauge cluster display size: 12.30Dealer listed
Front mounted cameraDealer listed
Right side cameraDealer listed
Left side cameraDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Sep 23, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 118
Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Sunroof/Moonroof
Remote Cargo Access
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Wireless Phone Charging
Remote Start
3rd Row Seat
Homelink
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Wifi Hotspot
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Power Seats
Memory Seats
Alloy Wheels
Satellite Radio
Interior 24
Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
Heated driver and front passenger seats
H-Tex leatherette front seat upholstery
Heated steering wheel
Ventilated rear seats
Heated rear seats
Fixed third-row seats
Automatic climate control
Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, cushion tilt, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Dual-zone front climate control
Rear climate control with rear controls
Voice-activated climate control
Manual rear side window sunblinds
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
H-Tex leatherette rear seat upholstery
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Rear headliner/pillar climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 8-way directional controls
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 8-way directional controls
Driver seat with 4-way power lumbar
Exterior 25
First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with power 1-touch activation sunshade
Trailer sway control
Active grille shutters
Roof rails
18 x 8-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
Front accent lighting
P235/65HR18 AS BSW front and rear tires
Rear lip spoiler
4 doors
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
Body-colored front bumper
Black rear bumper
Metal-look bodyside insert
Black bodyside cladding
Black wheel well trim
Black grille with chrome accents
Metal-look side window trim
Body-colored door handles
Monotone paint
Standard style side mirrors
Body-colored door mirrors
Metal-look front and rear bumper inserts
Metal-look front bumper rub strip
Gray rear bumper rub strip
Metal-look windshield trim
Mechanical 25
Automatic full-time AWD
Theta III 2.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 258HP
