Visibility/wiperRecall 23V-180 · 2021–2023 Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai Motor America recall 23V-180 covers 167,085 2021–2023 Hyundai Palisade for a visibility/wiper problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.

90%
Vehicles repaired149,652 of 167,085 · 2025 Q1
Vehicles affected167,0851 model
ReportedMar 17, 2023Owners notified May 15, 2023
Complaints since55Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

90%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 230 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2023 Q22025 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. Windshield Wiper FailureRQ22005 · closed May 26, 2023
    NHTSA