2023 Hyundai Palisade

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2023 Hyundai Palisade
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Palisade Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 2020: 515 complaints 2020 2021: 412 complaints 2021 2022: 287 complaints 2022 2023: 378 complaints 2023 2024: 365 complaints 2024 2025: 224 complaints 2025 2026: 98 complaints 2026
2023: 378 complaints
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YearComplaints
2020515
2021412
2022287
2023378
2024365
2025224
202698

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 79 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I purchased my vehicle from South Point Hyundai in Austin, Texas on [XXX], 2022. Almost immediately after purchase, I began having trouble with the vehicle’s braking system.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240524

SEAT BELTS 16%

16% of complaints: seat belts — 62 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%

14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 53 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 34 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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While driving on the highway, a safety alert appeared saying, “Engine is off. Shift to P or N.” The car then turned off on its own, and had to be restarted.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220809

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20221202 — RQ (closed 20230526)

Windshield Wiper Failure

R 20230515 — 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.

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.

Campaign 23V180000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230714 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 23V415000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230907 — power train

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles.

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.

Campaign 23V526000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240807 — PE (closed 20251212)

Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch

R 20260626 — seat belts

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.

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.

Campaign 25V607000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260626 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 26V034000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Hyundai Palisade — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (79 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V180000 (visibility/wiper) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V415000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V526000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V607000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V034000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 2025 ● 2022

WORST YEARS

◆ 2020 ● 2021 ● 2024

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.