2023 Hyundai Palisade

Above average

Owners filed 409 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the brakes. It has been recalled 5 times.

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Most common 2023 Hyundai Palisade problems

80 of the 409 complaints (20%) are about the brakes.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Service Brakes · brakes77
200
Seat Belts61
000
Visibility/Wiper · wipers50
000
Unknown or Other50
010
Engine27
100
Power Train · transmission24
000
Suspension22
000
Electrical System18
101
Air Bags · airbags18
000
Steering9
000

2023 Hyundai Palisade brakes problems

20% of all complaints

80 of the 409 complaints are about the brakes. This is what owners describe:

  • vibrates or shakes40% · 32
  • loses its brakes or the pedal sinks10% · 8
  • sets off warning lights on the dash9% · 7
  • shudders or judders8% · 6
  • jerks, lurches or bucks6% · 5
  • knocks, grinds or clunks5% · 4

Share of the 80 brakes complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
16,000 mi
median of 4 reports
Peak year of filing
2024
42 brakes complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
3 · 0 · 0
in these complaints
Recalls on the brakes
“When coming to a stop at a slow speed on uneven ground, my vehicle would not brake. It vibrated and wouldn’t gain traction like the antilock breaking system activated. I had to pump the brake multiple times to finally get the car to stop before hitting the vehicle in front of me. This has happened multiple times when coming to a This has happened multiple times when coming to a stop over the railroad tracks.”
Owner complaint, filed Feb 23, 2026
“I was at work and went to move my car in our parking garage. I hit a bump and my front tires started to shake along with my steering wheel, and my brakes wouldn't work. I briefly lost total control over the brakes, steering wheel and tires causing me to almost hit a parked vehicle before everything self corrected. No alerts came on. I recently was hit on my rear passenger side and had repairs done to my vehicle.”
Owner complaint, filed Dec 23, 2025

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2022: 39 complaints, 0 about the brakes'222023: 86 complaints, 9 about the brakes'232024: 102 complaints, 42 about the brakes'242025: 91 complaints, 24 about the brakes'252026: 91 complaints, 5 about the brakes'26Recall 23V180000 (wipers)Recall 23V415000 (brakes)Recall 25V607000 (seat belts)Recall 26V034000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation PE24021NHTSA investigation RQ22005
All complaintsAbout the brakesRecall (red: the brakes)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2023 Palisade peaked in 2024, with 102 filed that year. Owners had filed 0 complaints about the brakes before the first recall that covers it, 23V415000 in June 2023; 80 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 91 so far.

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain26V034000
Filed Jan 22, 2026568,576 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

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."

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 › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly25V607000
Filed Sep 11, 2025568,580 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

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.

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 › Pump23V526000Park outside
Filed Jul 27, 202352,109 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

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.

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 Assist23V415000
Filed Jun 8, 2023322 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

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.

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/Wiper23V180000
Filed Mar 17, 2023167,085 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

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.

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.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2023 Palisade.

Inadvertent Seat Belt UnlatchPreliminary evaluation PE24021Closed
Opened Aug 7, 2024Closed Dec 12, 2025Led to recall 25V607seat belts

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 …

Windshield Wiper FailureRecall query RQ22005Closed
Opened Dec 2, 2022Closed May 26, 2023Led to recall 23V180000visibility

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 …

Technical service bulletins

78 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2023 Palisade. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

engine 17electrical system 12seat belts 9suspension 6brakes 6transmission 6visibility 3airbags 2
Z05 OLWarranty extensionAug 26, 2026unknown or other

Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. This warranty extension only applies to factory-applied paint and does not cover collision-related paint repairs or vehicles with a salvaged title. Hyundai is …

Z15 OLWarranty extensionAug 3, 2026engine

Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to meet this commitment, the warranty coverage for the Engine Oil Filter Housing Seal under these …

Z12 OLWarranty extensionJul 15, 2026suspension

Certain 2020 – 2024 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn rear self-leveling shock absorbers. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to meet this commitment, Hyundai is extending …

26-SS-001H TSBWarranty extensionJun 11, 2026suspension

Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the self-leveling rear shock absorbers to 10 years/120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date …

9C8 OLService campaignFeb 21, 2026brakes

Hyundai has become aware that certain vehicles may exhibit brake pedal/steering wheel vibration and noises from the ABS when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions.

25-01-070H-1 DCSService campaignNov 26, 2025brakes

Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the ABS system when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-070H-1 provides instructions to update the ABS software to address vibration and …

25-01-070H-1 TSBService campaignNov 21, 2025brakes

Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions. This bulletin provides instructions to update the ABS software to address vibration and noise that can …

25-01-070H DCSService campaignNov 6, 2025brakes

Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the ABS system when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-070H provides instructions to update the ABS software to address vibration and noise …

25-01-070H TSBService campaignNov 5, 2025brakes

Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions. This bulletin provides instructions to update the ABS software to address vibration and noise that can …

25-01-070H DNService campaignNov 5, 2025brakes

Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises from the ABS system when braking over uneven road surfaces or bumps. The brake system remains functional under these conditions.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★14.3%
2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★15.9%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 27, 2026MI

Driving down highway and heard a loud pop when sunroof exploded and glass shattered.

Steering
Filed Oct 20, 2026MA

My vehicle is experiencing sudden, unprovoked engine stalling specifically during turns [Specify: e.g., when turning right from a complete stop / while coasting through a left turn at 15 mph]. When the engine stalls mid-turn, the vehicle immediately loses all power steering and braking assist. This creates an incredibly dangerous situation where the vehicle becomes nearly impossible to steer or stop, placing myself, my passengers, and other drivers at imminent risk of a catastrophic collision. The vehicle experienced a stall while executing the sharp right turn onto the [XXX] exit.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Exterior Lighting
Filed Oct 20, 2026FL

Tail light and the back don't light up just a script on each side lights are red but the brake light work

Seat Belts
Filed Oct 15, 2026CA

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to two dealers, and the contact was informed that the parts were limited and on back order. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall repair was a safety hazard.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 14, 2026TX

Intermittent loss of driver side controls, seat safety features, and periodic instrument cluster blackout while in motion

Unknown or OtherFire
Filed Oct 11, 2026MN

Car smelt bad, drove down the road and check engine light came on. Pulled over and car was smoking under hood,turned off. Let it cool off, started car and thicker smoke happened under hood and it lit on fire. Car started on fire.

Service Brakes
Filed Oct 10, 2026OK

When slowing from 12-10 mph to a stop, the vehicle will sound as if brakes are grinding and make sudden stopping changes. Only happens at low speeds. Believed to be a software issue related to Service Campaign 9C8.

Seats
Filed Oct 9, 2026MD

In 2024, my [XXX] daughter was seated in the third row of our 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy (VIN [XXX]). She was wearing her seat belt and sitting in a backless booster seat. While I was loading luggage for a family road trip, a piece of luggage accidentally pressed the third-row power-folding seat control. The seatback began folding forward while my daughter was occupying the seat. She became trapped and compressed between the folding seatback and the second-row seat in front of her. Despite encountering resistance from her body, the powered seat continued applying pressure. She experienced pain from the compression and could not free herself. The seat did not automatically stop or reverse. I was fortunately standing nearby loading luggage and was able to remove the luggage from the control and manually reverse the seat mechanism within seconds. Had I not been immediately present, my daughter could have remained trapped and suffered more serious injuries. Since the incident, we have required our children to use high-back booster seats because we believed they might offer protection against the powered seat folding. However, we recognize that booster seats are not designed to protect against this hazard. I recently learned about Hyundai’s recall involving power-seat entrapment hazards in certain 2026 Palisade vehicles. My 2023 vehicle is not included in that recall, despite having experienced an incident involving a child being trapped by a powered seat. I request that NH

Seats
Filed Oct 9, 2026MD

In 2024, my [XXX] daughter was seated in the third row of our 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy (VIN [XXX]). She was wearing her seat belt and sitting in a backless booster seat. While I was loading luggage for a family road trip, a piece of luggage accidentally pressed the third-row power-folding seat control. The seatback began folding forward while my daughter was occupying the seat. She became trapped and compressed between the folding seatback and the second-row seat in front of her. Despite encountering resistance from her body, the powered seat continued applying pressure. She experienced pain from the compression and could not free herself. The seat did not automatically stop or reverse. I was fortunately standing nearby loading luggage and was able to remove the luggage from the control and manually reverse the seat mechanism within seconds. Had I not been immediately present, my daughter could have remained trapped and suffered more serious injuries. Since the incident, we have required our children to use high-back booster seats because we believed they might offer protection against the powered seat folding. However, we recognize that booster seats are not designed to protect against this hazard. I recently learned about Hyundai’s recall involving power-seat entrapment hazards in certain 2026 Palisade vehicles. My 2023 vehicle is not included in that recall, despite having experienced an incident involving a child being trapped by a powered seat. I request that NH

Seat Belts
Filed Sep 28, 2026TX

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 failure.

Suspension
Filed Sep 27, 2026TN

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 2026 Hyundai has formally acknowledged this rear-shock noise problem. Technical Service Bulletin 26-SS-001H, Warranty Extension Z12. Problem: Certain Palisades may have a clunking or thumping noise from the rear while driving over rough roads, caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. In the Technical Service Bulletin 26-SS-001H it says Please note that for the first repair, replacement of both rear shock absorbers will be covered by this warranty extension. For subsequent repairs, one or both rear shock absorbers will be covered depending upon the impacted side(s). I reviewed the Hyundai TSB 26-SS-001H closely. I think I have a solid basis for a firm escalation email, especially because Hyundai's own bulletin specifically contemplates "subsequent repairs" for the same rear shock problem. This raises a serious question for me as an owner: What is Hyundai's permanent corrective action for this problem? Replacing the same suspension components repeatedly after the condition returns is not an acceptable

Engine
Filed Sep 16, 2026SC

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 roadway. If this occurs in traffic or at highway speeds, there is a risk of a rear-end collision or other crash. The vehicle has been presented to/communicated about with an authorized Hyundai dealership, ALM Hyundai Florence in Florence, South Carolina, but the issue has not been resolved. I am also reporting the issue directly to Hyundai Motor America. I am requesting that NHTSA document and investigate this condition to determine whether other 2023 Hyundai Palisade vehicles have experienced similar ESC-related shutdown, stopping, or unintended shifting-to-Park events and whether a safety defect may exist.

Seat Belts
Filed Sep 9, 2026TX

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 able to pick up my child due to this .

Seat Belts
Filed Sep 1, 2026SC

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 concerning because the front passenger seat belt is now not functioning properly. This is no longer only a potential recall-related safety concern; there is currently a seating position in my vehicle where the seat belt cannot be relied upon to function properly. I transport my children in this vehicle and am concerned about their safety. After repeated unsuccessful attempts through the dealership, I escalated the matter to Hyundai Consumer Affairs. Consumer Affairs arranged an appointment several weeks in advance for September 1, 2026, at Hyundai Myrtle Beach. My Consumer Affairs representative confirmed that the recall repair would be performed at this appointment. I drove to the dealership for the scheduled appointment expecting the vehicle to be repaired. Upon arrival, I was informed that the dealership did not have the replacement seat belt parts and could not perform the repair. Despite repeated attempts through both the dealership and Hyundai Consumer Affairs, the recall remains unrepaired and the fron

Seat Belts
Filed Aug 31, 2026AZ

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the contact was informed that parts were on back order. The contact's spouse was afraid of driving the vehicle with the unrepaired recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Engine
Filed Aug 31, 2026TX

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 lights illuminate, air conditioner stops and the car must be restarted (foot on brake and push engine start button) to resume driving. This can happen several times in one day and often takes place if the vehicle is parked or idle— while in highway traffic, at a traffic light or stop sign included. My safety and the safety of my children and other passengers is at risk each time this takes place. We have impeded the flow of traffic on several occasions. Just today, 8/30/26 the auto start light in the cluster blinked 7 or 8 times when the engine turned back on automatically— this time, the engine auto button was not pressed (light was off).

Seat Belts
Filed Aug 31, 2026CA

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 passengers in danger. This is very serious and I need help to resolve this to get the manufacturer and the dealer to resolve this safety issue.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 31, 2026CA

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 unacceptable that the dealerships cannot resolve this serious safety issue. It is a critical safety issue that should be resolved.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 28, 2026AL

On June 27, 2026 I started the vehicle and every warning light came on and the gauge cluster started cycling through system failure warnings for most every component/system on the vehicle. The vehicle was barely drivable, with no power steering, no backup camera, no AC, inoperable gauges, no safety/driver aids, and hard shifting. It was taken to Bentley Hyundai in Huntsville the same day. The vehicle was diagnosed with a CANBUS failure and after weeks of troubleshooting they said it was a bad engine wiring harness. The new harness was installed under our extended factory warranty this week. I was informed today, August 29, 2026, that there are still electrical issues with the vehicle. I am concerned about the safety of this vehicle now due to the length of time it has been at the dealership, 60+ days, and continuing issues even after replacement of a major component of the electrical system.

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 24, 2026AZ

I am writing to file a formal complaint XXX regarding a severe safety defect on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade. On XXX, in [XXX] while driving under normal operating conditions, the sunroof glass spontaneously exploded with a loud noise resembling a gunshot. There was no vehicle ahead of me, no overpass overhead, and absolutely no external object or road debris struck the vehicle. The glass shattered violently upward and outward, which is a clear physical indicator of a spontaneous thermal or pressure-induced failure caused by a manufacturing defect, rather than an impact. As you are aware, spontaneous sunroof shattering is a heavily documented issue across 2023 and 2024 Hyundai Palisade models. Numerous identical complaints have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), pointing to a known defect in the tempering or structural stress of the panoramic glass panels. I have attached photos and a video of it still making sounds in the photo, you can also tell it is bubbling upward. This vehicle is well within its 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty period. This failure represents a severe, sudden compromise of passenger safety, and I expect Hyundai to honor its warranty obligations. I demand that Hyundai Motor America authorize a full replacement of the sunroof glass, a thorough cleaning of the headliner/cabin to remove microscopic glass shards, and a complimentary loaner vehicle while the repair is being completed. I look forward to your

Power Train
Filed Aug 20, 2026NY

2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy less than 3 years old has a leaking factory radiator. Hyundai has TSBs for this on earlier models, but it is still happening.

Seats
Filed Aug 13, 2026NY

On August 4, 2026, our 2023 Hyundai Palisade was brought in for a routine oil change and rear tint recall. The driver's power seat height adjustment mechanism worked perfectly upon drop-off. When the car was picked up, the height adjustment function was no longer operable. The service department inspected the car and admitted that a factory wire bundle beneath the track was physically snapped/severed. To make matters worse, we discovered upon pickup that the vehicle's computer system had been completely factory reset. This was done without our knowledge or consent. When questioned about this, the service manager was entirely unable to provide any valid justification for why an oil change/rear window tint service would require a total system reset. This strongly indicates that service person experienced an electrical short or attempted deep electronic troubleshooting while the vehicle was in their possession, further implicating their shop in this damage. The service manager insists that their team did not cause the damage. However, they were unable to return the seat to the position it was in when dropped off. The primary driver of this vehicle is under 5 feet tall. Because Hyundai returned the car with the seat locked at its lowest setting and was unable to raise it, the primary driver cannot safely maintain visibility over the dashboard. She had to adjust the steering wheel to its lowest setting in order to operate the vehicle. The current configuration is not the ideal, no

Seat Belts
Filed Aug 12, 2026SC

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed the dealer had an incorrect part and could not perform the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Seat Belts
Filed Aug 7, 2026PA

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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Seat Belts
Filed Aug 1, 2026VA

Recall was issued 9/11/25. As of 8/1/26 Hyundai still tells me they do not have the parts. Passengers have had difficulty getting seat belts to latch properly.

Seat Belts
Filed Jul 29, 2026CO

Unknown, been trying since 2024-2025 to get the back seat belt recall done only to be told its on back order not sure when it will be available. In the meantime I have my kids in the back seat , The dealership response was to get an "rental car" until the parts come in.

Power Train
Filed Jul 24, 2026MI

I was driving and stopped at the tunnel for traffic. My car shut off and wouldn’t turn back on. It seemed to have overheated. After about ten minutes, it started again. I was told it was told the oil pump controller affecting the stop and go on my car. Priority Hyundaii in [XXX] didn’t didn’t have the part to repair it. Now they are refusing to repair it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Seat Belts
Filed Jul 23, 2026OH

Following a recall repair on the rear seatbelt assembly of a 2023 Hyundai Palisade, a severe safety design defect was discovered. The replacement buckle installed by the dealer lacks proper flexibility and clearance. Consequently, when the second-row seats are folded down, the seat frame directly crushes and structurally damages the rigid plastic buckle, as the component cannot clear its designated protective slot. This issue presents an extreme safety risk. The second-row seatbelt buckle is now cracked, crushed, and structurally compromised, rendering the restraint system unsafe and unusable for rear-seat passengers, including my young children. In the event of a collision, a structurally damaged buckle could fail to hold, leading to severe injury or ejection. There were no warning lamps or symptoms prior to failure; the damage was only discovered after folding the second-row seats down. The failure is 100% reproducible every time the seat is folded due to the geometry and lack of movement in the installed recall component. The vehicle was brought to an authorized dealership service center, where the damaged component was physically present and inspected. While the dealer confirmed the buckle is physically crushed and left the service order open, both the dealership and manufacturer customer support have refused to correct the installation or replace the damaged safety part under warranty, falsely claiming normal wear and tear. The vehicle is available for immediate inspecti

Seat Belts
Filed Jul 22, 2026NC

My seat buckles have been on recall since last year and they still have not fixed them. I have been to the dealership capital Hyundai in Greensboro, NC multiple times to try and get them fixed. They told me in January that it would be fixed in February. I am concerned to drive my car with my kids if they are not latching properly.

Seat Belts
Filed Jul 21, 2026TX

I have had 4 appointments for my 2023 Hyundai Palisade to have the recall on the seat belt buckles addressed. Each time, I am told by the dealership that Hyundai hasn't sent the part yet. I was told that Hyundai is only sending 10-15 parts at a time. There are a lot of these vehicles on the road, and at this rate, my car is never going to be fixed. There is also an open warranty for the 3rd row ejection mitigation that there is no fix for yet. I was told not to use the third row, which is not really possible and is part of why I bought a car with 3 rows of seats. I feel uncomfortable driving my car as well as having passengers in the first and second row, as I feel the seat belt might not hold if there was an accident. My safety and the safety of my passengers is potentially being compromised. I feel that we received the seat belt recall 9 months ago and that is plenty of time to address this problem. I am requesting for the NTSB to get involved and require Hyundai to provide a loaner car (of the exact same size and capacity) until my Palisade can be reapired. I was also told at an additional appointment that the rear shocks that leak are also waiting for Hyundai to ship new ones. So, I am currently driving a car that might not have proper working seat belts for the first 2 rows, can potentially eject anyone riding in the 3rd row with leaking shocks.

Suspension
Filed Jul 16, 2026TX

Two simultaenous problems happened: 1) loud clunking/thudding during low-speed turn. 2) Clunking/knocking/rattling noise from suspensions when going through uneven grounds. This both things happened before 20,000 miles. Had AWD coupling and rear differential unit replaced under warranty regarding problem 1). Had rear shocks replaced under warranty regarding problem 2). Found there has bben TSB issued related to 2), for older models, TSB 25-SS-004H but not for this year of models. Those two exact problems started again at about 40,000 miles. Had vehicle checked at 50,500 miles recently. Regarding problem 1), the dearship found issue with AWD coupling, stating faulty parts, drive shaft seal was 1/8" off and materials are fused. Replaced AWE coupling, and ECU program update. After program update, I do not see the power distribution monitor anymore from my dash. The program update should turned it off for some reason that I do not know. I have no clue that AWD module is working normal as I cannot see the power distribution action anymore. Regarding problem 2), they replaced both rear shocks again. The problem went away for now. This vehicle has been only 50,000 miles and had 4 major issues (2 times of two major identical issues) that alongside with many owners' compaints, and seems highly related to one of Technical Service Bulletin that was previously issued for older models. I would like to request investigation on these services.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 6, 2026IL

The front sunroof on our 2023 Hyundai Palisade shattered without any impact and caused a huge explosive sound. When we went outside the car to see if there was any rock or debris, there was no sign of any rocks or debris which caused the front sunroof of our car to shatter. The glass from the shattered sunroof could have possibly hurt us seated in the front seat or could have injured our one year old and six year old kids seated in the middle row.

Suspension
Filed Jul 6, 2026UT

The self leveling shocks have gone bad two times now in a matter of 4 months. The first time we had no major issues but the second time it caused the ABS system to kick in while making a left turn. The dealer said it was caused by the car not sensing the correct posture because of the shocks turning on the ABS system and causing us not to be able to brake for about 10-15 feet. If there was a person or vehicle in the way we would have crashed.

Tires
Filed Jun 16, 2026PA

Tire size: 245/50R20 102V. All four original equipment tires (Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 H452) developed sidewall failures at approximately 29,000-30,000 miles of normal driving. All four tires showed identical diagonal stress cracking across the upper sidewall, consistent with sidewall flex fatigue. One tire showed visible outward bulging/deformation of the sidewall, indicating internal structural separation. Two tires had areas of outer sidewall rubber torn away with internal cord material exposed. No warning light appeared prior to discovering the damage upon visual inspection. This presented a serious safety risk, as a sidewall in this condition can rupture suddenly at highway speed, causing sudden air loss and potential loss of vehicle control. The vehicle was used for daily driving, including with family passengers, before the damage was found. The tires were inspected and replaced by an independent tire retailer, who confirmed all four required replacement. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance. This same tire model was previously subject to an NHTSA recall (Campaign 15T024) for sidewall cracking on a different size/application, and there is a documented pattern of similar consumer complaints describing sidewall cracking and failure on this tire line, including on other Hyundai models. These were original equipment tires with no known prior impact, collision, or unusual road event before the damage was discovered.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jun 1, 2026TX

The wipers stopped working midway and they wouldn’t come back on until 15 minutes afterwards. It was pouring down rain and the visibility was terrible and couldn’t see anything in front of me. Our safety was at risk because of the wipers and windshield. We just got our vehicle on 5/12 - and on 5/20 it first happened then took it in - got a loner car - picked up the vehicle 5/21 and on 5/23 the wipers stopped working again and our safety was at risk and visibility was awful. On our vehicle has been at the dealership since 5/25 and haven’t heard from them yet.

Seat Belts
Filed May 28, 2026NJ

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 on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Suspension
Filed May 22, 2026PA

I have had to replace tires 5 times since I got the vehicle. The mechanic said there may be a balance issue with the car and it is wearing on the rims/tires prematurely. Currently 63000 miles on car.

Air Bags
Filed May 21, 2026FL

I received a recall notice on 3/19/2026 which stated my 2023 Palisade failed to meet safety standards due to "ejection mitigation." I called Hyundai directly for information after the dealership I purchased the car from had no information for me. Hyundai's customer service representative told me the third row was not safe for occupants and that I should not use it because in a roll over it could cause injury or death. She said there haven't been any reported yet but still, don't use it. They did not have a timeframe when it would be fixed. I called my dealership again on 5/20/2026 and asked for any information, compensation, a buyback, or if anything was available to me and they said "we are in the same boat as you. We haven't been able to sell our stock for 4 months. You've only had your notice for 2 months but we've been dealing with this for 4. Some people have been trading their cars in but other than that, there's nothing we can do for you." They said to call Hyundai directly. I called Hyundai and was told there was no information, no remedy, no compensation for the loss of use, no loaner car, or any other options. The representative then said "unfortunately we also cannot escalate your case because there have been no fatalities yet." I'm filing this complaint because it has been over 60 days since I received notice that my vehicle is unsafe, which has resulted in the total loss of use for 3 seats and yet I am still making the full monthly payments on this vehicle to the

Power Train
Filed May 19, 2026AZ

Our Hyundai has a powertrain problem that is intermittent and random, and manifests itself in a couple of ways: 1) It drops out of gear while you are driving; there is no forward propulsion at all; the engine will rev when you press the gas, but no forward movement at all. You have to coast to a stop (or panic stop if the traffic allows), put it in reverse, drive backwards, then the transmission will “chunk” back into gear, then you can put it back in drive and continue forward again. This is life-threatening on a busy road or highway. Traffic has to flow around you like water around a rock in a stream while you try to use what’s left of your forward momentum to pull to the side of the road. Absolutely terrifying!!! The dash has also gone completely blank during some of these episodes. Nothing changes the situation: pressing “D”, shifting the paddles, nothing gets the vehicle back in gear. We have video taped these events twice, and provided those videos to our Hyundai Service Center, and to the Hyundai National Consumer Affairs team. They claim that they can’t reproduce it on demand, so they have done NOTHING. We are scared to drive the car. 2) As you start accelerating from a stop, the powertrain will miss the next gear. The engine revs, but you are not in gear, then it will catch a gear and continue to accelerate. These events happen often, but seemingly randomly. After several episodes last year, and no Service Center resolution, we reached out to the Hyundai National Con

Seat Belts
Filed May 18, 2026AK

There is an ejection mitigation recall and no remedy from Hyundai in the near future. This sets us up for future injury to my children in the event we are in an accident. This also will result in a lawsuit by us to Hyundai should I or my children are injured or maimed in the event thus vehicle does not properly protect us in an accident. The seat belts are recalled as well and parts are on back order. The solution from Hyundai is to continue to use the defective belts with minor children and hope for the best. This is simply unacceptable.

Unknown or Other
Filed May 12, 2026MA

The safety sensors mounted on the front of the car seem to disable frequetnly. I belive it is the bumper sensors. I read it is a known issue that they disable when it's snowing/raining/mud. I cleaned them off and took a 3 hour drive in clear weather, dry roads. they would disable and then come back on intermittently through the drive.. drive started in day time and ended in the evening. When they are disabled the cruise control will not work and then the car just starts to slowly slow down on the the highway. On the drive back, it was daytime, roads were clear, no inclement weather and it did the same the whole way back. periodally disable and then come back on.

Seat Belts
Filed May 8, 2026MA

[XXX] old child pulled the seat belt out farther than necessary, creating slack. The seatbelt got twisted and it won't retract into the trim. We tried tugging, trying to unfold the ripple at the trim and We tried folding the belt into a triangle, pushing it back in to re-engage the pulls but it did not work. we now have no seatbelt for the 2nd row passenger side. The belt is extended and will not retract. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Unknown or Other
Filed May 8, 2026MA

Upon purchase of used vehicle the remote start does not work with the Key FOB. only received one key fob and it is the original. new battery put in and no changes. It will lock/unlock, open rear hatch, will also open rear hatch on approachign but remote start will not work. ensured all the doors were locked and have been in close range. the red light on the key fob will not light up when you try to remote start. it does light light up on all other functions. remote start button does still click just the same as other buttons.

Engine
Filed May 5, 2026CO

The vehicles check engine light has come on. I have had it to the dealership several times. I spent a large amount of money to have the fuel injectors replaced. Not fixed. The dealership has told me they have had 3 others in with the same problem and haven’t been able to fix it. Now my vehicle is out of warranty so I have to pay for all the repairs. I have had to e vehicle stall 4 times now in traffic.

Unknown or Other
Filed May 5, 2026CO

I am reporting a safety concern regarding my 2023 Hyundai Palisade (VIN: [XXX] ). My vehicle is associated with recall-related safety concerns. I have been informed that there is currently no available remedy or timeline to address the issue. This places me in a position where I am expected to continue driving a vehicle that may have a known safety risk, without any resolution available. I do not feel safe transporting my family in this vehicle, and I am concerned about the risk of injury if the issue were to result in a failure while driving. I have attempted to work directly with Hyundai Motor America; however, I have not been provided with a meaningful resolution or alternative option. I was also informed that there is no current fix available. This is not simply an inconvenience—it is a safety concern involving a vehicle that I rely on daily. I am requesting that this complaint be documented and reviewed as part of any ongoing investigation into this issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Air Bags
Filed May 1, 2026WA

My vehicle is subject to Recall 292 (NHTSA 24V-034). Hyundai has admitted in writing that this vehicle violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 226 because the third-row side curtain airbags fail to meet ejection mitigation requirements. ​I routinely transport minor children in the third row. Hyundai's official notice confirms this defect increases the risk of injury or death to occupants in this row during a rollover. ​Despite this life-threatening safety risk and the fact that there is no available remedy, Hyundai National Consumer Affairs (Case #XXX) has denied my request for a repurchase. They are citing the vehicle's mileage as a reason for denial, effectively forcing me to continue transporting my children in a vehicle that is federally non-compliant and admitted to be unsafe in a collision. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Air Bags
Filed Apr 30, 2026PA

Recall for seatbealts and third row airbags. Car has been at the dealership currently for a month with no parts for the seatbelts and no remedy at this time for the air bags.

Steering
Filed Apr 30, 2026NV

While entering a roundabout at a slow speed (~5MPH), the electronic power steering on my wife's car failed, almost resulting in an accident with another vehicle, as it suddenly became very difficult to steer. The vehicle's power steering warning indicator turned on, and then the following warning messages appeared on the dashboard: Check Forward/Side Safety system, Check Lane Safety system, Check Lane Following Assist system, and Check Inattentive Driving Warning system. After turning into a nearby parking lot and parking, the vehicle was turned off and then back on, and all warning messages and the power steering warning indicator turned off. My wife was approximately 1 mile from home and decided to try to drive home. After getting back on the road, the same issue occurred again with all indicators and warnings repopulating on the dashboard this time with the vehicle traveling at approximately 35 MPH as she crossed a major intersection. My wife was able to get the car home safely without power steering, and after turning the car off and back on again, all warning messages and indicators turned off again. The next day, 4/30/2026, we contacted our local Hyundai dealer and Hyundai roadside assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it is currently being serviced for this issue. We have not yet received an update on what caused the issue, but we felt it was important to report it to NHTSA because, if it had happened at a higher speed, it could have resulted in a seri

Air Bags
Filed Apr 29, 202618,000 milesNE

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seats) and 26V034000 (Air Bags). The contact stated there was an undisclosed failure with the suspension. The local dealer was contacted on several occasions, and the vehicle was diagnosed with suspension failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and declined a buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

Seat Belts
Filed Apr 28, 2026PA

Safety Recall 283 - NHTSA Recall 25V607000 This recall is a huge concern, and the problem has not been fixed. It has been months. I have called the Hyundai dealership several times about this needing to be fixed. I have two children. THEY HAVE HAD THEIR SEATBELTS COME UNBUCKLED SEVERAL TIMES NOW!! If we are in any kind of accident, the faulty seatbelts could be the difference between life and death. The dealership has been great; however, they are only getting a few replacements in at a time. I now am having to look into the option of trading in my vehicle and purchasing a new one. I am only about halfway through my loan term which means I am going to be losing money. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!!!

Complaints 1-50 of 409, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2020
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
2026129300Routine
2025256311Fatalities reported
2024398530Above average
2023 — this page409510Above average
2022317520Above average
2021448610Above average
2020542570Above average

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2023 Hyundai Palisade: questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade a good car?

It is not among the Palisade years to avoid. Owners filed 409 complaints, against about 409 for a typical Palisade year. The most common complaint is about the brakes (20%). In NHTSA crash tests it scored 5 stars overall.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The brakes: 80 of the 409 complaints (20%) are about it. Owners most often say it vibrates or shakes (40%), loses its brakes or the pedal sinks (10%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (9%). The typical report comes at 16,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jan 22, 2026. 1 of them carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The largest, 25V607000, covered 568,580 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2023 Hyundai Palisade problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 18,000 miles. For the brakes the midpoint is 16,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

Yes, 2 times. The latest, PE24021 ("Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch"), was opened Aug 7, 2024 and closed Dec 12, 2025.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The manufacturer filed 78 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (17), the electrical system (12) and the seat belts (9). They include a warranty extension, Z05 OL, filed Aug 26, 2026. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jan 22, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.