Certain 2023-24MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit reduced acceleration when driving in âSnowâ mode on a curved road. This may be due to the Traction Control System (TCS) logic becoming too sensitive and reducing engine torque in these conditions. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to update the TCS logic in the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to resolve this condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2023 Hyundai Palisade steering problems
moderate Owners of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have filed 16 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Palisade | 14 |
| 2021 Palisade | 13 |
| 2022 Palisade | 15 |
| 2023 Palisade (this page) | 16 |
| 2024 Palisade | 13 |
| 2025 Palisade | 9 |
What stands out
Of the 6 model years of Hyundai Palisade we track for steering problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 16.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2023 Hyundai Palisades describe a serious intermittent failure in which power steering and brake assist vanish simultaneously at low speeds—roundabouts, stop signs, intersections, and after the idle-stop system restarts the engine. The vehicle either shuts down completely or enters a limp-mode state; owners regain function only by switching the ignition off and back on. In several cases, loss of steering and braking occurred on busy roads, with vehicles rolling past stop signs into oncoming traffic.
A related but separate complaint involves loud steering wheel clunking and brief steering lock-up when the idle-stop system restarts the engine at traffic lights, or during low-speed turns. Some owners report the jerk strong enough to pull the wheel from their hands. One owner had the steering coupler replaced with no improvement.
Additional steering complaints include rightward drift and difficulty maintaining straight-line path. Several owners also report brake malfunction over specific road surfaces—metal grates, potholes, speed bumps, and loose gravel—where brakes lock, skid, or fail to respond properly.
Across all reports, dealerships have been unable to reproduce or diagnose these issues, despite their frequency. One case involved five dealer visits without resolution. One owner's vehicle was at a dealership for over a month while Hyundai corporate attempted troubleshooting unsuccessfully.
Same Hyundai Palisade steering reports on nearby years: 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2024
Failure modes owners describe
Complete loss of power steering and brake assist during low-speed maneuvers
Electronic power steering and brake function shut down simultaneously, sometimes with vehicle shutdown or limp-mode behavior. Owners report sudden inability to steer or brake after triggering conditions like metal grates, potholes, or engine idle-stop restart cycles. Power returns after key-off/key-on reset.
When: Low speed (5–35 mph), roundabouts, stop signs, intersections, metal road grates, speed bumps; intermittent, sometimes multiple episodes within days or weeks
Symptoms owners cite: Steering becomes extremely difficult or impossible to turn; Brake pedal becomes hard to press or non-functional; Engine shutdown or limp-mode activation; Multiple dashboard warning lights: Check Forward/Side Safety, Check Lane Safety, Check Lane Following Assist, Check Inattentive Driving Warning; Loss of control at traffic lights and stop signs; Vehicle continues rolling past stop signs into oncoming traffic
Codes mentioned: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system malfunction flags, Power steering warning indicator
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to diagnose root cause in multiple cases; one complaint suggests loose ground wire requiring dashboard removal; no permanent fix confirmed across narratives
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Hyundai roadside assistance contacted in one case; vehicle towed to dealer; recall mentioned by owner regarding power brake assist; Hyundai Motor involved in troubleshooting but unable to locate issue after weeks of work
Steering wheel locking or clunking at low speed and ISG restart
Steering wheel locks briefly or produces loud 'thunk' sound, particularly during ISG engine restart at traffic lights or when turning at very low speeds. Clunk jerks the wheel forcefully enough to pull it from driver's hands. Coupler replacement has not resolved the issue.
When: At traffic light stops after ISG shutdown/restart (intermittent, ~50% of occurrences); low-speed turns; occurring multiple times daily in some cases
Symptoms owners cite: Loud 'thunk' or clunk sound from front end/steering column; Steering wheel locks briefly or becomes difficult to turn; Steering wheel jerks or bounces, pulling from driver's hands; Whole vehicle shakes or vibrates; Issue reproducible by driver but not by dealer technicians
Repairs/costs cited: Steering coupler replaced at one dealership with no improvement; dealers unable to replicate issue during service visits despite daily occurrence for owners
Directional instability—vehicle drifts right
Vehicle consistently drifts or pulls to the right side while driving, even when owner attempts to maintain straight steering wheel position. Represents alignment or steering geometry issue rather than control loss.
When: Ongoing during highway driving
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle drifts or steers to the right without driver input; Cannot maintain straight-line path despite steering wheel held straight
Brake system malfunction over certain road surfaces
Brakes lock, skid, vibrate excessively, or become unresponsive when driving over loose gravel, metal grates, potholes, or speed bumps. Appears to be sensor-triggered false activation or loss of brake modulation.
When: Over loose gravel, metal road grates, potholes, speed bumps; at low speeds approaching obstacles
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal becomes difficult to push; Brakes lock or attempt to lock; Vehicle skids or vibrates excessively during braking; Brakes become non-functional or unresponsive; False brake warning or intervention
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers have told owners issue is normal; one owner reported 5 service visits with no resolution
Synthesized from 16 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Car brakes try to lock when going over certain potholes or speed bumps and brakes seem faulty
Had steering trouble with your 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 16 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/Hyundai/Palisade.
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