How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Palisade, which is 10% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade transmission or powertrain?

Yes. Recall 23V526000, reported July 27, 2023, covers a damaged electrical controller in the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly on 2023-2024 Palisade and related Hyundai models. Owners are told to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.

What symptoms do owners report with the 2023 Palisade powertrain?

Owners describe loss of drive torque while accelerating, engine stalling on the highway, RPM surges during merging, and unusual odors, several of which were tied to recall 23V526000.

Were parts available to fix the 2023 Palisade recall issue?

Several complaints in the sample state that dealers confirmed replacement parts for recall 23V526000 were not yet available, and owners said the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.

Did the 2023 Palisade powertrain problems cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Palisade shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported, though one complaint expressed concern about fire risk.

2023 Hyundai Palisade Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, 10% of all 398 complaints filed for the year. A related recall, 23V526000, covers a damaged Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller and advises owners to park outside until repaired.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 38; 10% of 398
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle loses drive torque and stalls momentarily while accelerating out of a turn or stop, particularly in snow mode.
Engine misfires and loses power on the highway, sometimes dying and needing a restart.
RPM surges to around 5,000 and stays elevated for several seconds after the driver releases the accelerator during highway merging.
Owners report abnormal odors from the powertrain area that dealers could not immediately diagnose, later linked to recall 23V526000.
Multiple owners notified of recall 23V526000 say replacement parts were not available, leaving the underlying oil pump controller issue unresolved for an extended period.

When 2023 Hyundai Palisade transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2023, latest Aug 20, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2023 (7).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade

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.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Palisade model year

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

202040 (7%)
202123 (5%)
202216 (5%)
202338 (10%)
202413 (3%)
20259 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?: NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Palisade, which is 10% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade transmission or powertrain?: Yes. Recall 23V526000, reported July 27, 2023, covers a damaged electrical controller in the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly on 2023-2024 Palisade and related Hyundai models. Owners are told to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.
What symptoms do owners report with the 2023 Palisade powertrain?: Owners describe loss of drive torque while accelerating, engine stalling on the highway, RPM surges during merging, and unusual odors, several of which were tied to recall 23V526000.
Were parts available to fix the 2023 Palisade recall issue?: Several complaints in the sample state that dealers confirmed replacement parts for recall 23V526000 were not yet available, and owners said the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.
Did the 2023 Palisade powertrain problems cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Palisade shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported, though one complaint expressed concern about fire risk.