Hyundai Palisade 2023 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Palisade 2023 and 406 complaints filed by owners. One of them carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning until repaired. It has 4% more complaints than the average Hyundai Palisade from 2020–2025 (392 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Hyundai Palisade 2023

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 26V034000 · 2026-01-23

What happens

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."

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V034000

Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 25V607000 · 2025-09-12

What happens

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.

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 25V607000

Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 23V526000 · 2023-07-27 !

Owners are advised to park it outside and away from structures until repaired (fire risk).

What happens

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.

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V526000

Brakes (hydraulic)
NHTSA campaign 23V415000 · 2023-06-08

What happens

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.

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V415000

Wipers
NHTSA campaign 23V180000 · 2023-03-17

What happens

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.

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V180000

Complaints from other owners

406 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

6 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 2 injuries

Most reported problems on the Hyundai Palisade 2023

• Brakes: 80 (20% of complaints)
• Seat belts: 76 (19% of complaints)
• Wipers: 53 (13% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 38 (9% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 37 (9% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Hyundai Palisade 2023

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
• Check that every belt latches, retracts properly and is not frayed.
• Test every wiper speed and the washer.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Hyundai Palisade recalls by year

• 2020 : 5 recalls · 541 complaints
• 2021 : 6 recalls · 445 complaints
• 2022 : 5 recalls · 315 complaints
• 2023 : 5 recalls · 406 complaints
• 2024 : 5 recalls · 394 complaints
• 2025 : 3 recalls · 251 complaints

Guides for this check

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Palisade 2023 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Palisade 2023. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

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

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (80 of 406 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.