2023 Hyundai Palisade problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 398 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, filed between 2022-08-09 and 2026-09-16. The most common problem areas are the service brakes (79, 20%), seat belts (74, 19%) and visibility/wiper (53, 13%). Owners reported 6 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2023 Hyundai Palisade complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 79 | 20% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 74 | 19% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 72 | 18% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 | 13% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 39 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 38 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 37 | 9% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 26 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 25 | 6% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 24 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 21 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 9 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Service brakes: 79 complaints
- 79 complaints of 398 (20%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 10 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade; the recall, campaign 23V415000, says: “The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.”
Seat belts: 74 complaints
- 74 complaints of 398 (19%) name the seat belts — belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
- 14 of them also name the air bags; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade; the recall, campaign 25V607000, says: “The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.”
Visibility/wiper: 53 complaints
- 53 complaints of 398 (13%) name the visibility/wiper — the windshield, windows, mirrors, wipers and defrosters.
- 5 of them also name the visibility; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade; the recall, campaign 23V180000, says: “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.”
Electrical system: 39 complaints
- 39 complaints of 398 (10%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 9 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade covers this system.
Power train: 38 complaints
- 38 complaints of 398 (10%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 11 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade; the recall, campaign 23V526000, says: “The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.”
Engine: 37 complaints
- 37 complaints of 398 (9%) name the engine.
- 11 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 102 |
| 2025 | 91 |
| 2026 | 80 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names PALISADE, model year 2023. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2023 Hyundai Palisade recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade's most common problem areas are the service brakes (79 of 398 complaints), seat belts (74 of 398 complaints) and visibility/wiper (53 of 398 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?
NHTSA has 398 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, including 6 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade's problems?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade; 4 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.