2023 Hyundai Palisade reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade holds 398 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 106 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Palisade years here — over the median of the other years, which is 63. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Curtain, Buckle, and Pump.

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Complaints

398

Per year

106

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (79 of 398), then Seat belts (74) and Visibility and wipers (53). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Palisade has 306 complaints, 53 per year, and the 2024 has 385 complaints, 128 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Hyundai Palisade. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall air bags, side and window, curtain 2026-01-23 · NHTSA campaign 26V034000

Summary 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."

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.

Recall seat belts, rear or other, buckle 2025-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 25V607000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, fluid, pump 2023-07-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V526000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist 2023-06-08 · NHTSA campaign 23V415000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Visibility and wipers 2023-03-17 · NHTSA campaign 23V180000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (398 total)

Service brakes

Seat belts

Visibility and wipers

Electrical system

Powertrain

Engine

Suspension

Forward collision avoidance

Visibility

Air bags

Steering

Speed control

Structure

Seats

Fuel and propulsion system

Wheels

Back-over prevention

Hydraulic brakes

Lane departure

Exterior lighting

Chest clip, buckle, and harness

Equipment

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I am reporting a serious safety issue involving a 2023 Hyundai Palisade with approximately 26,000 miles. While the vehicle is being driven, the ESC warning light illuminates and the vehicle can unexpectedly come to a…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-09-16
"The seat belts in passenger seat don’t work either too long or won’t extend Forward collision warning is always on AC Does not work properly I’ve called the Hyundai redmccombs dealership multiple times and even Took the…"
Electrical system, Seat belts, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-09
"I am reporting an unresolved safety issue involving the seat belt buckle recall on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade (NHTSA Recall 25V-607 / Hyundai Campaign 283). For several months, I have repeatedly contacted Hyundai Myrtle…"
Seat belts · filed 2026-09-01
"The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the contact was informed that parts…"
Seat belts · filed 2026-08-31
"The engine shuts off to accessory mode when the car is parked or idle for more than 1 minute or so, and the “engine auto” is turned off (light illuminated)— this is our observed correlation. To clarify, the engine auto…"
Engine · filed 2026-08-31

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Palisade all-wheel drive	3.8L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	25	21 MPG	$3100
Palisade front-wheel drive	3.8L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	19	27	22 MPG	$2950

Specs and fitment

LX2 generation, 2020–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (3.8L V6) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 245/60R18 to 245/50R20 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 5,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 21V840000. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance. Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (79 of 398), then Seat belts (74) and Visibility and wipers (53). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2023 Hyundai Palisade been recalled?

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

Owners have filed 398 complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Hyundai Palisade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Palisade take?

0W-20 (3.8L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 21V-840 cover on the Hyundai Palisade?

NHTSA campaign 21V840000.

What generation is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

LX2 generation (2020-present).