The Lemon Index2023 Hyundai Palisade.
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 406 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 380, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Palisade year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 406 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Palisade year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 26K miles on the car (18 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- airbags 2026
The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash.
- seat belts 2025
The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Show all 5 recalls
- brakes 2023
The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
- wipers & visibility 2023
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 78 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises
- Brake pedal/steering wheel vibration and noises
- If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedInadvertent seat belt unlatch2024–2025
- ClosedWindshield wiper failure2022–2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Rear passenger seat belt has repeatedly unlatched itself while car is in motion. Occurs without anyone pushing the release button. Has happened multiple times.
2023 Hyundai Palisade owner · NHTSA complaint 11636112
More owner reports
Recall was issued 9/11/25. As of 8/1/26 Hyundai still tells me they do not have the parts. Passengers have had difficulty getting seat belts to latch properly.
NHTSA complaint 11754145
I've been trying to get defective seat belt replaced since December 2025 as we've had occurrences where the buckle will come unlatched. The dealer just says there are no parts available and it's been 4 months!
NHTSA complaint 11723484
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 3.8× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 380; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Palisade year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Palisade problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (20%), seat belts (19%) and wipers & visibility (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Hyundai Palisade year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works