Hyundai Palisade vs Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y is more fuel-efficient at 134 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Hyundai Palisade. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Hyundai Palisade | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 194 | 713 |
| Most reported problem | Seats | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 5 and 0 | 180 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 3,000 miles | 5,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 134 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 25 | 144 and 123 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 194 complaints for the Hyundai Palisade and 713 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: 3 for the Hyundai Palisade, 8 for the Tesla Model Y.