2023 Hyundai Palisade Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Hyundai Palisade has 398 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a complaint index of 20, ranking 5th worst out of 6 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped from what its complaint index alone would suggest because of a Park Outside recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #5 of 6 Palisade years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 398
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2023 Hyundai Palisade problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes82 (21%)
- Other74 (19%)
- Seat Belts74 (19%)
- Visibility & Wipers71 (18%)
- Engine45 (11%)
- Electrical System41 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain38 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires31 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras26 (7%)
- Airbags21 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can inappropriately engage the ABS on uneven surfaces like parking lots and speed bumps even in dry conditions.
- Some owners report the brake pedal turning abnormally stiff during stop-and-go traffic, resulting in a crash while forward safety and radar warnings appeared.
- The engine has stalled or shut off suddenly while driving, sometimes accompanied by an alert to shift to Park or Neutral.
- Drivers describe the engine revving unexpectedly while stopped with the brake pressed, in one case propelling the vehicle into a garage wall.
- One owner reported the vehicle failing to fully shift into Park, allowing it to roll forward after the door was opened.
- Rear windows have developed a hazy film that reduces visibility, and one owner noted excessive wind noise from the front driver's window.
2023 Hyundai Palisade recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V034000Jan 22, 2026Airbags568,576 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V607000Sep 11, 2025Seat Belts568,580 vehicles
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
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 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
- NHTSA 23V526000Jul 27, 2023Transmission & Powertrain52,109 vehiclesPark Outside
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
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.
2023 Hyundai Palisade fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Palisade years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
- NHTSA lists 398 complaints and 5 recalls for the 2023 Palisade, giving it a complaint index of 20 and a Caution verdict relative to other Palisade years. Its rank of 5th out of 6 years suggests fewer reported problems than most other model years, but a Park Outside recall caps the verdict.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 82 complaints, or 21% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,775 miles.
- Does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Palisade, covering airbags, seat belts, transmission-related idle stop and go controllers, brakes, and windshield wipers. The transmission-related recall (23V526000) instructs owners to park outside and away from structures until repaired.
- How does the 2023 Palisade compare to other model years?
- The 2023 Palisade's complaint index of 20 is lower than the 2020 (60), 2021 (40), 2024 (100), and 2025 (80) model years, but its verdict is still Caution because of the Park Outside recall.