Vehicle recall 21V840000 · October 27, 2021
2021 Hyundai Palisade
The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V840000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 27, 2021
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 212
- Owner notification
- December 24, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 995
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Palisade (2021): 2021
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