2023 Hyundai Palisade problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 400 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, most often about brakes. There are 5 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 400
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,000 mi at time of problem
Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Key facts
- Brakes is the most-reported problem area, named in 82 of 400 complaints (21%).
- Seats & Seat Belts (81) and visibility & wipers (72) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 18,000 mi.
- Owners reported 6 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
- The 2023 Hyundai Palisade has 5 recalls on file.
- NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
- It ranks 4th of 7 Hyundai Palisade model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 28% more complaints than the 2022 model year (312).
2023 Hyundai Palisade problems by category
- Brakes · 3 crashes82 complaints
- 81 complaints
- Other / Unknown · 1 crash74 complaints
- 72 complaints
- Electrical System · 1 crash39 complaints
- 38 complaints
- Engine · 1 crash37 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 3 crashes28 complaints
- 27 complaints
- 21 complaints
- Steering16 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control14 complaints
- Body & Structure11 complaints
- Wheels & Tires5 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion4 complaints
- Lighting2 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Service brakes | 79 |
| Seat belts | 74 |
| Unknown or other | 72 |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 |
| Power train | 38 |
| Electrical system | 37 |
| Engine | 37 |
| Suspension | 26 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2023 Hyundai Palisade recalls (5)
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 245.
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
NHTSA defect investigations
Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch
On August 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24021 to investigate complaints alleging inadvertent unlatching of seat belts in model year (MY) 2020-2023 Hyundai Palisade vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor America. The complaints alleged that, without warning, the seat belts sometimes inadvertently unlatch, increasing the risk of injury due to full loss of seat belt protection in the event of a crash. As a result of information exchanged as part of the investigation, on April 3, 2025, Hyundai initiated a warranty extension policy for seat belt buckles on model year 202…
Windshield Wiper Failure
On August 15, 2022, Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) filed a safety recall (NHTSA Recall 22V-627) of 122,919 model year (MY) 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade vehicles produced from April 10, 2019 to November 30, 2020. This recall addressed windshield wipers that may function intermittently or stop functioning when impeded by the accumulation of snow and/or ice at the bottom of the windshield. Intermittent or inoperative windshield wipers could reduce driver visibility while operating the vehicle in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.On December 2, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigat…
NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Recent 2023 Hyundai Palisade complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Sep 28, 2026TXSeats & Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue by phone. The contact had not experienced a…
NHTSA complaint #11767532 · source - Filed Sep 27, 2026TNSuspension
I have a 2023 Hyundai Palisade Issue: At low speeds under 20 MPH, on bumpy, rough surfaces, more noticeable when turning (left or right) and going on an incline (up or down), there is low level noise from the backend undercarriage of the Palisade such as clunking or thumping noise. The failure is persistent and gotten progressively worse. The failure was duplicated at the dealer. This is a known issue from Hyundai. See Technical Service Bulletin 26-SS-001H created on May…
NHTSA complaint #11767303 · source - Filed Sep 16, 2026SCElectrical SystemEngine
I am reporting a serious safety issue involving a 2023 Hyundai Palisade with approximately 26,000 miles. While the vehicle is being driven, the ESC warning light illuminates and the vehicle can unexpectedly come to a stop, shift into Park, and shut down. The vehicle must then be restarted before it can be driven again. This condition has occurred while the vehicle is in operation and creates a significant safety concern because the vehicle can unexpectedly stop in the…
NHTSA complaint #11764768 · source - Filed Sep 9, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts
The seat belts in passenger seat don’t work either too long or won’t extend Forward collision warning is always on AC Does not work properly I’ve called the Hyundai redmccombs dealership multiple times and even Took the car and they Said the part was ready then they say it wasn’t The seat belts is a huge safety concern since I do have children and other Riders. It’s unacceptable to be promised the car fixed then delayed . I spent time at the dealership, gas and not Being…
NHTSA complaint #11763079 · source - Filed Sep 1, 2026SCSeats & Seat Belts
I am reporting an unresolved safety issue involving the seat belt buckle recall on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade (NHTSA Recall 25V-607 / Hyundai Campaign 283). For several months, I have repeatedly contacted Hyundai Myrtle Beach attempting to have the recall repair completed. I do not have the exact dates of every telephone call, but there have been multiple attempts. I was repeatedly advised that the necessary replacement parts were unavailable. The situation is particularly…
NHTSA complaint #11761257 · source - Filed Aug 31, 2026CAAirbags
Recall # 26V034000 for my 2023 Hyundai Palisade has not been resolved after 9 months since it was issued. Dealership all say they do not have the parts to remedy this recall. I have made repeated attempts to get this issue resolved and I have contacted the manufacturer for assistance but they have not resolved the issue. I get the run around. The dealership say they do not have the parts the manufactures says that the dealerships should have the parts. I find it totally…
NHTSA complaint #11761175 · source - Filed Aug 31, 2026CASeats & Seat Belts
Recall number 25V607000 for my 2023 Hyundai Palisade has been in effect for one year and the dealerships continue to state they do not have the parts to correct this recall. This is a safety issue because it involves seat belts. I have contacted the manufacturer for assistance but this has not resulted in resolution of this issue. I find it totally unacceptable for there to be a safety recall on a vehicle for one year with no resolution for car owners that put us and our…
NHTSA complaint #11761173 · source - Filed Aug 31, 2026TXEngine
The engine shuts off to accessory mode when the car is parked or idle for more than 1 minute or so, and the “engine auto” is turned off (light illuminated)— this is our observed correlation. To clarify, the engine auto is automatically turned on when the car starts— the engine will automatically turn off for a short period of time and restart on its own. When the “engine auto” button is illuminated, and this issue occurs, the engine does not restart on its own, the cluster…
NHTSA complaint #11761049 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology