All cars · Hyundai Palisade · 2023
2023 Hyundai Palisade. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 19 / 25 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,400 and 26,800 miles. Median 18,000, from 18 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 33,000 | 24,500–41,000 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 20% |
| Seat belts | 19% |
| Wipers & visibility | 13% |
| Electrical | 10% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 5
26V034000 Jan 2026 Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
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.
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.
25V607000 Sep 2025 Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
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.
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 letter
23V526000 Jul 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Fluid/Lubricant / Pump
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.
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.
23V415000 Jun 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist
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.
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.
23V180000 Mar 2023 Visibility/Wiper
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.
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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Inadvertent seat belt unlatch | 2024 | 2025 |
| Closed | Windshield wiper failure | 2022 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 78
Hyundai filed 78 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard & Optional | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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