2023 Hyundai Palisade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (68) · Service Brakes (67) · Visibility/Wiper (48)
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Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2026-01-22 · campaign 26V034000 · 568,576 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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 rec
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:buckle Assembly 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V607000 · 568,580 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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. O
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:pump 2023-07-27 · campaign 23V526000 · 52,109 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
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.
Fix: 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 Assist 2023-06-08 · campaign 23V415000 · 322 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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/Wiper 2023-03-17 · campaign 23V180000 · 167,085 vehicles
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.
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.
Service bulletins (78)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-017H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain palisade (lx2) and santa fe (nc) vehicles equipped with lambda ii 6-cylinder engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume s
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · Z05 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
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
Engine 2026-08-03 · Z15 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
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
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What owners report
2026-10-27 · Unknown Or Other“driving down highway and heard a loud pop when sunroof exploded and glass shattered. …”
2026-10-20 · Exterior Lighting“tail light and the back don't light up just a script on each side lights are red but the brake light work…”
2026-10-20 · Unknown Or Other“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 th…”
2026-10-15 · Seat Belts“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 m…”
2026-10-14 · Electrical System“intermittent loss of driver side controls, seat safety features, and periodic instrument cluster blackout while in motion…”
2026-10-11 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“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. …”
2026-10-10 · Service Brakes“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.…”
2026-10-09 · Seats“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 …”
2026-09-28 · Seat Belts“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 t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.