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2022 Hyundai Palisade Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 53 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade, 17% of its 306 total complaints. Owners report windshields cracking without impact and wiper motors failing in snow, with a median failure mileage of 10,900 miles. A related recall (23V180000) covers wiper arm/motor issues.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
53
17% of 306
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
10,900 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Windshields crack or develop spreading cracks with no rock impact or apparent cause, often within a few thousand miles of purchase.
  • Wiper blades or motor stop working mid-drive during snow or ice storms, forcing drivers to pull over with reduced visibility.
  • Owners describe snow and ice packing into the wiper park area, jamming the mechanism until manually cleared.
  • One owner reported a sunroof shattering while driving in cold weather, showering occupants with glass.
  • Dealers reportedly denied warranty coverage for windshield cracks, calling them road-hazard damage.

When 2022 Hyundai Palisade visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2021, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Palisade visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month5Sep 2021Mar 2022Aug 2022Dec 2022Apr 2023Mar 2024Jan 2025Jan 2026
53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2023 (5).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Palisade

  1. 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.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Palisade model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2020130 (24%)
  2. 202162 (14%)
  3. 202253 (17%)
  4. 202371 (18%)
  5. 202414 (4%)
  6. 202510 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Palisade have a wiper recall?
Yes. NHTSA recall 23V180000, reported March 17, 2023, covers 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles where the windshield wiper motor may fail due to snow or ice buildup. The remedy is a free driver-side wiper arm replacement.
How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2022 Palisade?
NHTSA lists 53 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Palisade, which is 17% of the 306 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these windshield and wiper problems usually happen?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 10,900 miles for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Palisade.
Is the 2022 Palisade windshield issue worse than other model years?
The 2022 Palisade's 17% share of Visibility & Wipers complaints is lower than the 2020 model's 24% and similar to 2021's 14% and 2023's 18%, based on NHTSA complaint data by model year.
Were there any injuries linked to visibility problems on the 2022 Palisade?
NHTSA data lists 5 injuries associated with Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Palisade, with no reported crashes or fires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.