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ProblemsByVin File / 2023-HYUNDAI-PALISADE NHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2023 · Hyundai

Hyundai Palisade problems

375 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
6.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Should you avoid this 2023 Palisade?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

brakes
66 reports · fails ~10,775 mi · avg $450
moderate
visibility
59 reports · fails ~15,525 mi · avg $350
moderate
seatbelts
46 reports · fails ~32,500 mi · avg $500
moderate
powertrain
31 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
electrical
26 reports · fails ~2,080 mi · avg $850
severe
suspension
20 reports · fails ~18,000 mi · avg $900
moderate
airbags
16 reports · fails ~33,000 mi · avg $1,100
moderate
steering
16 reports · avg $700
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2023 Palisade · seatbelts
The seat belt for the driver seat spontaneously unbuckles while the car is in motion. After fastening the buckle, the buckle disengages while driving, with no warning or provocation. This has happened 3 times on the driver seat and once on the 2nd row captain chair. The…
2023 Palisade · suspension
I was at work and went to move my car in our parking garage. I hit a bump and my front tires started to shake along with my steering wheel, and my brakes wouldn't work. I briefly lost total control over the brakes, steering wheel and tires causing me to almost hit a parked…
2023 Palisade · seatbelts
The seatbelt not only doesn’t buckle on multiple attempts, it has become unbuckled while driving, after knowingly securing it. The dealership says there is a fix but it is back ordered, I have been driving an unsafe vehicle for 2 months and Hyundai has done nothing to ensure my…
2023 Palisade · seatbelts
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while occupying the front passenger's seat and buckling the seat belt, the seat unbuckled independently. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of…
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 23V180000 March 17, 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.
severe NHTSA 23V415000 June 8, 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

Should you avoid the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 26 complaints, classified severe; Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is brakes, with 66 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 10,775 miles. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The brakes is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 10,775 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Hyundai Palisade has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 375 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $450, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/Hyundai/Palisade. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Hyundai. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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