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2023 Hyundai Palisade problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade sits mid-pack among Palisade years: 534 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 504, with 5 recalls and 2 closed investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across brakes (81), visibility & wipers (77), and other (70), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

534

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

2

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2023 compare to other Palisade years?

Palisade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted682 complaints2020: 682 complaints2021: 523 complaints2022: 372 complaints2023: 534 complaints2024: 503 complaints2025: 335 complaints2026: 141 complaints
Palisade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Palisade problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes8115%
Visibility & Wipers7714%
Other7013%
Seat Belts6312%
Electrical System377%
Driver Assistance357%
Transmission357%
Engine346%
Suspension234%
Airbags194%
Steering163%
Speed Control143%
Body & Structure112%
Seats81%
Tires & Wheels51%
Fuel System41%
Lighting20%

Does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V034000AirbagsJanuary 22, 2026 · 568,576 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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.

25V607000Seat BeltsSeptember 11, 2025 · 568,580 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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.

23V526000TransmissionJuly 27, 2023 · 52,109 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

23V415000BrakesJune 8, 2023 · 322 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

23V180000Visibility & WipersMarch 17, 2023 · 167,085 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while in stop-and-go traffic, the brake pedal was depressed and was abnormally stiff. As a result, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop and crashed into another vehicle. The "Critical Forward Safety functions are limited"…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 11, 2024 · crash

“Forward sunroof exploded OUT without any impact. Wife driving car on state highway which caused panic, also glass landed in kids carseats. Problem has not been reproduced or looked at by dealer, trying to make appointment to have it inspected. No inspection at this point. No warning lamps or other…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 24, 2023

“I was stopped at a stop sign with my foot firmly on the brake and vehicles engine starting revving. Next was stopped at my mailbox with the foot firmly on the brake and engine started revving again. Next, I was pulling into my garage and had just taken my foot off of the brake and engine revved…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 10, 2025 · crash

“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while occupying the front passenger's seat and buckling the seat belt, the seat unbuckled independently. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · June 22, 2023

“While sitting at a stop sign, I attempted to place my vehicle in Park. I opened the driver’s side door, but the car had not actually shifted into Park. None of the vehicle’s safety systems engaged when the door was opened. The car rolled forward with me partially outside the vehicle, dragging…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 28, 2025 · crash

2023 Hyundai Palisade — common questions

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

It is close to typical for the Palisade: 534 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and 2 investigations on file.

What are the most common 2023 Palisade problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (81 complaints), visibility & wipers (77 complaints), other (70 complaints).

Does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Hyundai Palisade years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Palisade years to avoid are 2025. The cleanest record among Palisade years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.