2021 Hyundai Palisade Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 62 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, 14% of all complaints that year, at a median mileage of 2,200. Two recalls (23V180000 and 22V627000) address wiper motor failure tied to snow and ice buildup.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 62
- 14% of 435
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 2,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield wipers stop cycling and get stuck in the down position when snow or ice builds up between the wiper arms and the recessed cowl area.
- Wipers fail mid-drive during snowfall, forcing drivers to pull over, exit the vehicle, and manually clear snow before the wipers work again.
- Owners report the windshield wipers locking up even though the blades are not frozen to the glass and can be moved by hand.
- Windshields crack or chip from small road debris such as pebbles or stones, sometimes within days of purchase and at very low mileage.
- Cracks from minor rock strikes reportedly spread further across the windshield over time, in one case even after a repair attempt.
When 2021 Hyundai Palisade visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 5, 2020, latest Aug 28, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade
- NHTSA 23V180000Mar 17, 2023Visibility & Wipers167,085 vehicles
Visibility/wiper
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 22V627000Aug 15, 2022Visibility & Wipers122,949 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, 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 December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by Palisade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What Visibility & Wipers problems do 2021 Hyundai Palisade owners report?
- Owners mainly report windshield wipers stalling in snow or ice, sometimes locking up mid-drive, plus windshields that crack or chip easily from small road debris.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for this on the 2021 Palisade?
- NHTSA lists 62 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Palisade, which is 14% of all 435 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Palisade wiper issue?
- Yes. Recall 22V627000 covers 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles with a wiper motor that may become inoperative, and recall 23V180000 covers 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles where the wiper motor may operate intermittently due to snow or ice buildup.
- At what mileage do these wiper problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 2,200 at the time these Visibility & Wipers complaints were filed.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to this issue?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 2021 Palisade Visibility & Wipers complaints.