2026 Hyundai Palisade Maintenance Schedule User Guide

2026 Hyundai Palisade Maintenance Schedule User Guide

This guide provides a detailed description of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade maintenance plan, allowing you to keep your SUV in great shape. Understand the prescribed service intervals, critical inspections, and fluid changes.

Maintenance

This chapter explains how to inspect and maintain your vehicle, to ensure safe driving.

Information

• The illustrations are shown as a guide. The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
• The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

Important Safety Precautions
Cooling fan operation precaution

WARNINGThe electric motor for the cooling fan may continue to operate or start up when the vehicle is not running and can cause serious injury. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the rotating fan blades of the cooling fan.
Always turn off the vehicle unless the vehicle has to be inspected with the vehicle
on. The cooling fan may operate automatically if the negative – battery terminal is not disconnected.

Safety Precaution
Performing maintenance on the vehicle can be dangerous. If you lack sufficient knowledge, experience, or proper tools and equipment to do the work, have it done by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Before performing maintenance:

• Park your vehicle on level ground. Shift the vehicle to P (Park), apply the parking brake, and move the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
• Block the tires (front and back) to prevent the vehicle from moving. Remove loose clothing or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts.
• If you must run the vehicle during maintenance, do it in an outdoor area or in an area with plenty of ventilation.
• Keep flames, sparks, or smoking materials away from the battery and fuel-related parts.

Maintenance Services
Exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.
Have your vehicle maintained and repaired by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets HYUNDAI’s high service quality standards and receives technical support from HYUNDAI in order to provide you with a high level of service satisfaction.

Guide to HYUNDAI Genuine Parts
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are the parts used by HYUNDAI Motor Company to manufacture vehicles. They are designed and tested for the optimum safety, performance, and reliability for our customers.

Importance of using HYUNDAI Genuine Parts
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are engineered and built to meet rigid manufacturing requirements. Damage caused by using imitation, counterfeit, or used salvage parts is not covered under the HYUNDAI New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other HYUNDAI warranty.
In addition, any damage to or failure of HYUNDAI Genuine Parts caused by the installation or failure of an imitation, counterfeit or used salvage part are not covered by any HYUNDAI Warranty.

Purchasing HYUNDAI Genuine Parts
Look for the HYUNDAI Genuine Parts Logo on the package (see below).
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts exported to the U.S. are packaged with labels written only in English.
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are only sold through authorized HYUNDAI Dealerships.

Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record retention are the owner’s responsibility.
Retain documents that show proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service charts on the following pages. You need this information to establish your compliance with the servicing and maintenance requirements of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided in your Owner’s Handbook & Warranty Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not covered.

Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete, or insufficient servicing may result in operational problems with your vehicle that could cause vehicle damage or a collision that results in serious injury or death.
Your vehicle must not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the performance, safety, or durability of your vehicle and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle.

NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For more information, read the separate Owner’s Handbook & Warranty Information Booklet provided with the vehicle.

Owner Maintenance

The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or an authorized HYUNDAI dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe and dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner maintenance vehicle checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts, and lubricants used.

WARNING
Do not touch metal parts (including strut bars) while the engine is operating or hot to prevent serious injury. Turn off the engine and wait until the metal parts cool down before working on the vehicle.

Owner Maintenance Schedule When you stop for fuel:

• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
• Check for low or under-inflated tires.

While operating your vehicle:

• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice if there is any increased steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in its straight-ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when traveling on a smooth, level road.
• When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel, or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occurs, check the transmission fluid level.
• Check the transmission P (Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system during or after use is normal).

At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are damaged.
• Check for loose wheel nuts.

WARNING
Be careful when checking your coolant level if the engine is hot. This may result in coolant being blown out of the opening and cause serious burns and other injuries.

At least twice a year:

• Check the radiator, heater, and air conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper blades with a clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields, and clamps.
• Check the seat belts for wear and function.

At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate the door hinges and hood hinges.
• Lubricate the door, hood locks, and latches.
• Lubricate the door rubber weather strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate the automatic transmission linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.

Scheduled Maintenance Services

Follow the normal maintenance schedule if the vehicle is not operated under severe usage conditions.
If your vehicle is operated under severe usage conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the normal maintenance schedule.
For more information on severe usage conditions, refer to the Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions.

Information
After driving more than 10 years or 100,000 mi., use severe maintenance schedule.

Normal Maintenance Schedule
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R: Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS	Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
	Months	12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120	132	144	156
MAINTENANCE ITEM	Miles × 1,000	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96	104
	Km × 1,000	13	26	39	52	65	78	91	104	117	130	143	156	169
Drive belts *1		At first, inspect at 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 72 months, after that, inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter*2		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Fuel additives *3		Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter		I	I	R	I	I	R	I	I	R	I	I	R	I
Spark plugs		Replace every 96,000 miles (156,000 km)
Rotate Tires (includes tread wear inspection and tire pressure check)		Rotate tires every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months

1. The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.
2. Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the properties of engine oil and may cause serious engine failure.
3. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the amount of engine oil should be checked regularly.
The replacement cycle of engine oil is set by the period which the performance of our recommended engine oil is maintained. So, if recommended engine oil is not used, a replacement is required as indicated severe usage condition.

I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R: Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Miles × 1,000

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

104

Km × 1,000

13

26

39

52

65

78

91

104

117

130

143

156

169

Cabin air filter (if equipped)

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Vacuum hose

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Engine coolant

At first, replace at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months. After that, replace every 24,000 miles (40,000 km) or 24 months

Battery condition

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Brake lines, hoses and connections

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Disc brakes and pads

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Steering gear rack, linage and boots

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Driveshaft and boots

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Suspension mounting bolts

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Air conditioner refrigerant

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Air conditioner compressor

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Propeller shaft (4WD) (if equipped)

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Exhaust pipe and muffler

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I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R: Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS	Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
	Months	12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120	132	144	156
MAINTENANCE ITEM	Miles × 1,000	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96	104
	Km × 1,000	13	26	39	52	65	78	91	104	117	130	143	156	169
Automatic transmission fluid		No check, No service
Rear differential oil (4WD) (if equipped)*1					I				I				I
Transfer case oil (4WD) (if equipped) *1					I				I				I
Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) oil (for XRT PRO)		No check, No service required
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank			I		I		I		I		I		I
Fuel tank air filter *2			I		I		I		I		I		I
Fuel lines, hoses and connections			I		I		I		I		I		I
Parking brake			I		I		I		I		I		I
Brake fluid		At first, inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months, after that, replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months

1. Rear differential oil and transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
2. Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
R: Replace
Severe driving conditions
A: Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 mi. (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 mi. (16 km) in freezing temperature
B: Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E: Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine
F: Driving in heavy traffic area
G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads
H: Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof
I: Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
J: Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L: Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)

Maintenance item	Maintenance operation	Maintenance intervals	Driving condition
Engine oil and engine oil filter	R	Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months	A, B, C, D, E, F,G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter	R	Replace more frequently depending on the condition	C, E
Spark plugs	R	Replace more frequently depending on the condition	A, B, F, G, H, I, K
Cabin air filter	R	Replace more frequently depending on the condition	C, E, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors	I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots	I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, F, G, H, I
Driveshaft and boots	I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Suspension ball joints	I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, F, G

Propeller shaft	I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Automatic transmission fluid	R	Replace every 60,000 miles (100,000 km)	A, C, F, G, H, I, J, K
Rear differential oil (if equipped)	R	Replace every 72,000 miles (120,000 km)	C, D, E, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (4WD) (if equipped)	R	Replace every 72,000 miles (120,000 km)	C, D, E, G, H, I, J
Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) oil (for XRT PRO)	–	No check, No service required	–
Parking brake	I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, G, H

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