repaired · 2026 Q3
Side/window: curtain
NewRisk. Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2023 Hyundai PalisadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 412 owner complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-607 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Hyundai Palisade has problems
412 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
82Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
78Seat belts
53Visibility/wiper
41Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
38Engine1 crash/fire/injury
38Power train
27Suspension
26Forward collision avoidance
24Visibility
9814 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 82 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 78 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 1 |
| Engine | 38 | 1 |
| Power train | 38 | 0 |
| Suspension | 27 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 3 |
| Visibility | 24 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 98 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2023 Hyundai Palisade recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Fluid/lubricant: pump
Park outsideRisk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Visibility/wiper
Risk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Palisade year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Palisade median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Hyundai Palisade safety ratings
2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Seat Belt UnlatchLed to recall 25V-607
- Windshield Wiper FailureLed to recall 23V-180
In owners' words
What Palisade owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car has been giving me issues for over 6 months. The staff at Hyundai have no idea what is going on. I bought my car from Hyundai and have only gotten service from Hyundai. On my dashboard you will see several lights blinking. The seatbelt signs in the back light up when no one is in the seat.…
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.
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…
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