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All cars · Hyundai Palisade · 2023

2023 Hyundai Palisade. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index380100 = average car
Complaints406NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold89,509U.S. model year
Per 100K sold454complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.8L 6-cylAuto (S8)FWD19 / 27 / 22Regular$2,850
3.8L 6-cylAuto (S8)AWD19 / 25 / 21Regular$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.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Seat belts33,00024,500–41,0006

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

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes20%
Seat belts19%
Wipers & visibility13%
Electrical10%
Transmission & drivetrain10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
40661202

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

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedInadvertent seat belt unlatch20242025
ClosedWindshield wiper failure20222023

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

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2020258269111,397Wipers & visibility
202124722786,539Wipers & visibility
202222823182,688Seat belts
202338040689,509Brakes
2024416394110,055Brakes
2025334251123,929Brakes

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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