Hyundai Palisade vs Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y is more fuel-efficient at 120 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Hyundai Palisade. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Hyundai Palisade | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 560 | 611 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 24 and 6 | 150 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 7,000 miles | 9,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 120 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 26 | 128 and 112 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $650 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 560 complaints for the Hyundai Palisade and 611 for the Tesla Model Y. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Hyundai Palisade, 5 for the Tesla Model Y.