NHTSA has 408 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade[1]. Brakes top the list with 83 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.
- Brakes. 83 complaints[2]. Owners describe a pedal that feels soft or sinks, anti-lock braking that kicks in over small bumps, and stops that take longer than expected. Three of these mention a crash[2].
- Seat Belts. 76 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, buckles let go on their own while the car is moving, and one belt would not pull out or retract. Median mileage at failure is 33,000[6].
- Unknown Or Other. 74 complaints[7]. These reports do not point to one named part.
- Visibility/Wiper. 53 complaints[8]. Owners describe a hazy film on the rear side windows that gets worse in bright sun and does not clean off.
- Electrical System. 40 complaints[9]. Owners describe an infotainment screen that will not start, camera and parking sensor errors, and warnings that seem wrong.
- Engine. 38 complaints[10]. We have little detail to share beyond the count.
- Power Train. 38 complaints[11]. We have little detail to share beyond the count.
- Suspension. 27 complaints[12]. We have little detail to share beyond the count.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2023 Palisade is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain (26V034), January 2026. About 568,576 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly (25V607), September 2025. About 568,580 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Pump (23V526), July 2023. About 52,109 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist (23V415), June 2023. About 322 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Visibility/Wiper (23V180), March 2023. About 167,085 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Palisade with 3.8L 6-cylinder[20] | 291 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2023 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 541 | 5 |
| 2021 | 446 | 6 |
| 2022 | 315 | 5 |
| 2023 | 408 | 5 |
| 2024 | 395 | 5 |
| 2025 | 252 | 3 |
| 2026 | 130 | 3 |
| 2027 | 5 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Palisade show 408 complaints and 5 recalls for 2023[3]. Among the 8 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 2 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (5) and the most are for 2020 (541)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2023 Palisade?
The 2023 Palisade has a sizable complaint file at 408 reports[1]. Brakes and seat belts are the two groups to read about first[2][6]. Window haze and electrical glitches show up as well[8][9]. These are reports filed by owners, so they show what people ran into and are not a ruling on any one car. Check the recalls section on this page before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
- Brakes lead with 83 complaints[2], followed by seat belts with 76[6] and an unknown or other group with 74[7].
- Does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year data shows 5 recalls for 2023[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
- How many complaints does the 2023 Palisade have?
- NHTSA has 408 owner complaints on file[1]. Six mention a crash and one mentions a fire[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
- Which year of the Hyundai Palisade is best?
- See the by-year comparison on this page. It puts the model years side by side.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Hyundai Palisade
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 408 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade (6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 83 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Palisade model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Palisade FWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 76 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 33,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 74 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 53 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 40 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 38 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 38 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V034, filed January 22, 2026: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V607, filed September 11, 2025: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Buckle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V526, filed July 27, 2023: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid / Lubricant › Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V415, filed June 8, 2023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V180, filed March 17, 2023: Visibility / Wiper. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Palisade AWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2023 Hyundai Palisade with 3.8L 6-cylinder: rated 291 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PALISADE 4DR SUV AWD: length 196 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,314 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PALISADE 4DR SUV FWD: length 196 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,145 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov