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Hyundai Palisade: 2.2 CRDi A8LH Diesel DPF Blockage in City/SUV Use

2.2 CRDi A8LH Diesel DPF Blockage in City/SUV Use is a common engine fault on the Hyundai Palisade on the 2018 onward cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $1,000 to $3,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 5 documented faults on the Hyundai Palisade.

Vehicle
Hyundai Palisade
Engine
2.2L
Years
2018 onward
Fuel
diesel
Gearbox
auto
System
Engine

This page covers the Hyundai Palisade as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All Hyundai Palisade faults5 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

No photograph available

We do not hold a verified photograph of the Diesel particulate filter yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

The 2.2-litre diesel Palisade is frequently purchased as a family SUV used predominantly for school runs and suburban driving — exactly the usage profile that blocks DPFs. The large, heavy Palisade demands more fuel in urban stop-start conditions, loading the DPF with soot faster than passive regeneration can clear it. Owners report DPF warning lights within the first 50,000-80,000 km of predominantly suburban use. Documented across the R2.2 engine family in Palisade, Santa Fe, and Tucson in NZ and AU markets.

What you would notice

  • DPF warning light on dashboard
  • Significant power reduction and activation of limp mode
  • Excessive white or grey exhaust smoke during attempted active regen
  • Increased fuel consumption as regen cycles become more frequent

How to check it

Where to look. Underside of vehicle, exhaust system midpoint behind the catalytic converter

  1. Confirm typical owner driving pattern.

  2. Inspect exhaust tailpipe for soot and residue.

  3. Ask for any DPF service record.

  4. If a workshop inspection is possible: Perform live OBD scan to check DPF soot load percentage and number of active regen events.

Parts involved: Diesel particulate filter.

What it costs to put right

$1,000 to $3,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

  • “What does the typical daily driving look like — mostly short urban trips or regular highway driving?”
  • “Has the DPF light ever come on?”
  • “Has a forced DPF regeneration or DPF replacement been done?”

Now check the Hyundai Palisade you are actually looking at

Everything above is true of the model, and it is free. What it does not tell you is whether THIS car has been looked after: its odometer history and whether the reading has ever gone backwards, whether there is still money owing on it, whether it has been reported stolen, how many owners it has had and what it is really worth today. That comes from the official records for that plate. Enter the plate for the free details, or get the full history and a market valuation from $13.49.

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in published sources — owner forums, technical service bulletins, recall notices and workshop write-ups — held in our fault database. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them, and it is a starting point for an inspection rather than a manufacturer statement.

Hyundai Palisade buyer questions

Is 2.2 crdi a8lh diesel dpf blockage in city/suv use serious on a Hyundai Palisade?

We rate it major and common on the Hyundai Palisade. The 2.2-litre diesel Palisade is frequently purchased as a family SUV used predominantly for school runs and suburban driving — exactly the usage profile that blocks DPFs. The large, heavy Palisade demands more fuel in urban stop-start conditions, loading the DPF with soot faster than passive regeneration can clear it. Owners report DPF warning lights within the first 50,000-80,000 km of predominantly suburban use. Documented across the R2.2 engine family in Palisade, Santa Fe, and Tucson in NZ and AU markets.

How much does it cost to fix on a Hyundai Palisade?

$1,000 to $3,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Hyundai Palisade years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2018 onward Hyundai Palisade. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Confirm typical owner driving pattern. Inspect exhaust tailpipe for soot and residue. Ask for any DPF service record. If a workshop inspection is possible: Perform live OBD scan to check DPF soot load percentage and number of active regen events. Look here: Underside of vehicle, exhaust system midpoint behind the catalytic converter