Complaint volume
375 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2023 Hyundai Palisade Complaints
375 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, grouped by component category.
375 Total complaints
6 Crash reports
0 Fire reports
2 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are service brakes, seat belts, visibility/wiper. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 6 crash reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 18 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 18,429 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to service brakes, seat belts, visibility/wiper?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2023 Hyundai Palisade
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How severe are the 2023 Hyundai Palisade complaints?
6 Crash
0 Fire
2 Injury
0 Fatality
2 Towed
0 Medical attention
What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Palisade complaint categories?
SERVICE BRAKES 53
SEAT BELTS 42
VISIBILITY/WIPER 41
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 35
SUSPENSION 17
POWER TRAIN 15
VISIBILITY 12
ENGINE 10
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8
375 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | AIR BAGS | Hyundai issued recall 292 "A VEHICLES THAT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THIS STANDARD MIGHT HAVE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THIRD ROW OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASHES INCLUDING A ROLLOVER." on January 22, 2026. As of the time of this filing, February 4, 2026, there is no remedy available. The Palisaid I own is impacted and we are unable to safely use the vehicle as intended for 3 of the 7 vehicle seats. I have contacted Hyundai Corporate and was assigned a case manager; as of February 3, 2026, his response was "I completely understand that one of your primary reasons for purchasing this vehicle was to accommodate your family using the third-row seating, and I truly apologize on behalf of HMA for the inconvenience this situation has caused. At this time, because the vehicle remains operational, we are unfortunately unable to offer compensation or an alternate vehicle until an official remedy becomes available. Please know that we recognize how frustrating this experience can be, and we appreciate your patience while we await further updates." I do not consider the vehicle "operational" when occupants of the seats may be more injured during a crash. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE | Along with the two recalls of which I have not been contacted by Hyundai or provided any form of remedy, this is highly concerning and makes me feel extremely unsafe driving my vehicle, especially with the fact that I have small children and teenagers. My car had an issue from inception that I’ve let the dealer know about that. They still have not fixed including the fact that well I’ll be driving on certain roads are on the highway. It’ll come up with a warning telling me that I’m going the wrong way and try to engage the automatic breaking system. In addition, the second row seatbelt has been stuck and it won’t go back in. The third row seats often times try to disengage and come down. Anytime I hit a small bump or go over a speed bump even very slow. My Bluetooth goes off-line as well as the Navigation and then it comes back online within 3 to 5 minutes. Carr seems to have had a number of odd issues, including the way the engine has sounded as well as the electrical system is not engaging properly. I feel highly unsafe continuing to drive this vehicle and until all recalls and full proper analysis is conducted to remedy these issues I would want Either a full refund of the cash value that I purchased my vehicle for, a brand new vehicle at no additional charge, or a loaner vehicle until all of these issues are remedied, and then a full analysis to ensure that it meets the standards. My preference would be to get a full refund of the cash value in which I purchased my vehicle for so I can get something else that is more safe for my family. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle engine shuts off out of nowhere, unable to change/switch between gears for 2-3 minutes after stopping at a red light, stop sign, or during heavy traffic, with no activation of the Idle-stop-system before the incident. During the incident, the vehicle's steering was not able to turn. I have to keep my foot on the brake pedal for a while. After the second incident, I managed to drive the vehicle carefully and slowly to the dealership, but I was told there was no problem with the vehicle. So, I requested to take a drive with a mechanic, and the engine shut off in the middle of the street while slowing down for the third time. The dashboard reads "Auto stop is off." Shift to P or N and start engine manually. vehicle still at the dealership for 5 days. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | SUSPENSION | I am writing to report a recurring safety-related issue with my 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The rear shocks on my vehicle failed at approximately 29,000 miles and were replaced under warranty. Unfortunately, the same components have failed again at around 65,000 miles, resulting in a noticeably rough, unstable, and unsafe ride. The repeated failure of these suspension parts raises concerns about the durability and reliability of the vehicle’s rear shock system, as well as the potential risk it poses to occupants and other drivers. I am requesting that this matter be reviewed to determine whether a broader defect investigation is warranted. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I am reporting a recurring, life-threatening electronic failure in my 2023 Hyundai Palisade. On [XXX], while turning into an intersection, the vehicle's brakes spontaneously engaged, stalling the car in the path of oncoming traffic. During this event, multiple critical safety systems failed simultaneously, including the headlights and horn, leaving me unable to warn other drivers. A "violent" surge was required to clear the intersection, risking a high-speed collision. Similar spontaneous recurrences occurred on [XXX] and [XXX], and most recently on [XXX]. These incidents are characterized by "phantom braking," total loss of propulsion, and a complete lack of interior/exterior electronic response. Technical Evidence: Diagnostic scans revealed 16 distinct fault codes (including C161608, C181287, and U012687) involving the Chassis Control Module, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and communication buses. Despite these logged codes, Hyundai and the dealership have repeatedly returned the vehicle to me, stating they "cannot replicate" the issue, thereby dismissing a documented electronic record of failure. Arbitration Status: I entered into BBB Auto Line Arbitration (Case #[XXX]). Hyundai has contested the claim by attempting to manipulate the "start date" of the defect to February 2024 to avoid Lemon Law statutes, despite dealer records confirming the first occurrence in August 2023. As of January 13, 2026, the dealership is again attempting to force me to take delivery of the unrepaired vehicle. This vehicle is a "phantom" safety hazard. The manufacturer’s inability to replicate a logged electronic fault during a brief test drive does not mitigate the extreme risk of sudden braking and power loss at highway speeds. I am requesting a formal investigation into these specific fault codes and the electronic integrity of this model. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle fails to stop when braking after a bump/rough surface in the road. Near miss for rear ending another vehicle. Yes, the problem was reported and demonstrated to the dealer service technician. Yes, the manufacturer has inspected the vehicle. No warnings and has had symptoms since purchase of vehicle in 2023 | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS | In compliance with the safety recall issued for my vehicle regarding the defective seat belts, I brought my vehicle in to Vision Hyundai, Canandaigua, NY for the recall work to be completed. Upon the service department's investigation of the seat belt components, they discovered further issues with it, beyond what was initially identified under the recall. Service department advises that it will take minimum of 1 month to obtain parts and make repairs. Service department issued a compact SUV which is not capable of safely installing my child car seat, or carrying the number of passengers which my affected vehicle does, putting a strain on our family's routine needs. Additionally, the affected vehicle was brought into the shop to address a powertrain issue where the vehicle loses all power and will not accelerate over 20mph, posing a serious safety concern. Hyundai has not provided any update on this or how it will be handled. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 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 vehicle before everything self corrected. No alerts came on. I recently was hit on my rear passenger side and had repairs done to my vehicle. I had also experienced this shortly after I purchased the car and the dealership supposedly fixed the issue. I’m not shew if the wreck causes this issue to malfunction again or what, but this isn’t safe. I just reported the issue to the collision center that recently repaired my vehicle. Waiting on a response. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | SEAT BELTS | 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 safety. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | SEAT BELTS | I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding an open safety recall involving the rear seatbelts in my 2023 Hyundai Palisade. One of the rear seatbelts will not latch at all, despite following all manufacturer-recommended troubleshooting steps. This defect directly impacts child passenger safety. I have two young children who use forward-facing car seats that require a functional vehicle seatbelt. Because the seatbelt does not latch, I am unable to safely install a forward-facing car seat in this position. Hyundai has issued a recall but states that no remedy or repair will be available until January, leaving my family without a safe seating position for my child for several months. The dealership has provided no interim solution, loaner vehicle, or alternative safety accommodation. The dealership informed us yesterday that they don't anticipate getting the part until February or March. We are facing long-distance holiday travel, and I am deeply concerned about the risk of injury in the event of a crash due to a known, unrepaired safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA review this matter and assist in ensuring an appropriate interim remedy or manufacturer-provided solution while the recall repair is pending. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | SEAT BELTS | Subject: Urgent Formal Complaint – Vehicle Withheld, Recall Delays, Inadequate Rental, and Financial Damages Good morning, VIN number [XXX] Hyundai Palisade 2023 I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the handling of my Hyundai Palisade, which has now been at the dealership for 15 days without a clear timeline for return. My vehicle’s battery is damaged and is covered under warranty. However, when I brought it in, I was informed that the battery could not be replaced until the recalls on my vehicle were repaired. Despite this requirement, the dealership does not have the parts necessary to complete the recall repairs, and I have been left without my vehicle indefinitely because the parts are on backorder. During this time, I have been deprived of the full use and convenience of my vehicle, which directly impacts my daily responsibilities and family activities. The dealership provided me with a Tucson rental, for which I was charged $135, yet this vehicle is not comparable to my 7-passenger AWD Palisade. As a result: My visiting family cannot all fit in the Tucson, forcing me to pay for additional transportation (Ubers). My Palisade has a hitch, and I have been unable to use my boat for more than 15 days. I am unable to prepare for an upcoming Christmas trip that my children and I have been planning all year—one of the key reasons I purchased an AWD SUV for safety and winter travel. The dealership refuses to release my vehicle, stating “safety reasons.” However, I have been driving my children in this same vehicle for more than two years without being informed that it was unsafe. This sudden refusal raises serious concerns. If the vehicle was unsafe, why wasn’t I notified earlier? And who is responsible for the consequences now? Meanwhile, today I must make a monthly car payment for a vehicle I do not currently have. What exactly am I paying for? This situation is directly caused by Hyundai’s parts shortage and recall process, not by any fault INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | SUSPENSION | I am experiencing recurring failure of the rear self-leveling shock absorbers on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. This is a repeat failure after a warranty repair approximately 10 months ago in which both rear shock absorbers were replaced along with the upper insulators per TSB 22-SS-001H. Current Symptoms: The noise occurs on both sides, primarily at lower speeds (under 20 mph), and is most noticeable when the vehicle is turning and weight transfers off a wheel, or when encountering a series of small, sharp impacts. The noise does not occur consistently with every bump but appears related to suspension unloading. Abnormal "pogo-ing" behavior: On smooth road surfaces at speeds between approximately 5-20 mph (such as in slow traffic on freshly paved roads), the rear of the vehicle exhibits a rapid, repetitive bouncing motion that jolts passengers forward and back. This behavior is pronounced enough that passengers have noticed and questioned it. Symptoms are noticeably worse in cold weather and improve somewhat in warm conditions. The rear suspension feels firmer after the vehicle has sat unused for several days. After regular driving, the suspension becomes softer and more compliant. This is a widely documented problem affecting 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade models equipped with the Nivomat shocks, per Carscoops Hyundai is aware of the problem. Online forums and complaint databases contain hundreds of similar reports. Many owners report multiple shock replacements under warranty, with some experiencing 3-7 replacements on a single vehicle. The replacement parts appear to be the same design as the original components and fail at similar or accelerated rates. This issue can affect vehicle stability and braking distances, making it a concerning safety issue. I am requesting NHTSA investigate this recurring suspension failure as a safety defect warranting a recall and the development of properly redesigned replacement components for affected vehicles. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights are fogging up on the inside of headlight with condensation. This problem will lead to two issues. The ability to see at night and I believe the plastic lens will become damaged over time. My friend who has the same type of vehicle including year has the same issue. His vehicle was in a accident. The part for the headlight was $1500. I looked inside the headlight and their are packages of Dri-eaz to absorb the condensation. Since these packages will only absorb for a limited time the issue appears will only get worse and the Manufacture must have know of this issue. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was stopped at a stop sign with my foot firmly on the brake and vehicles engine starting revving. Next was stopped at my mailbox with the foot firmly on the brake and engine started revving again. Next, I was pulling into my garage and had just taken my foot off of the brake and engine revved again, this time propelling me into my garage wall. I have a video of the car pulling into the garage and you can hear the car accelerate. | Crash: Yes Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Under normal braking pressures, crossing uneven surfaces, even as normal as markings painted on the road surfaces will result in the abs intervening to a degree beyond what is necessary or safe. No warning lamps or indicators are illuminated, but when this happens, you can hear and feel exaggerated feedback through the brake pedal. The problem has not been able to be replicated by a dealer, but this unnecessary intervention by the abs system dramatically increases stopping distances, resulting in dangerous situations such as rolling through a stop sign into oncoming traffic, or into the rear of the vehicle in front of you. Typically when this problem occurs, the abs will not stop interfering until the brake pedal is completely released and reapplied. The problem has been inspected by a dealer, but with them failing to reproduce the issue, they have not confirmed the issue yet. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The steering wheel locks briefly when the Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system restarts the vehicle. This happens intermittently, about 50% of the time. It has affected the ability to steer the vehicle properly when turning at a traffic light after the ISG system has initiated an engine shutdown and subsequent restart. This issue has been reported to our local dealership, but the technicians were not able to reproduce the issue. We have also experienced a complete loss of electrical power in the vehicle with the ISG system a few times. Unfortunately, there is no way to permanently deactivate the ISG system; the auto stop button must be pressed every time the vehicle is used to deactivate it for that trip. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the second-row passenger’s side seat belt inadvertently unlatched while the contact’s daughter was in the seat. No warning light was illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 29,000 |
| Nov 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s seat belt and the driver’s side second-row seat belt became inoperable. The contact stated that the driver’s seat belt failed to latch properly, and the second-row driver’s side seat belt intermittently failed to latch. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer escalated the issue for repair at the dealer; however, the vehicle was still not yet repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 37,000 |
| Nov 2025 | STRUCTURE | This is the second time I’ve had this incident. I was driving in the middle of nowhere Texas, no other cars or pedestrians were present. There were no overpasses or construction and out of nowhere. My sunroof exploded at 50 miles an hour. The weather was fair around 60°. This being the second time it had happened. I knew it was a sunroof and did not open the cover to inspect. I pulled over, got out of my car and looked and saw that my sunroof had blown out and upwards. The first time this happened, it was covered with minimal effort. Now that this has happened a second time with the car less than two years old I have to wait for the manufacturer to confirm it will be covered again. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving my 2023 Hyundai Palisade at 75 mph on I25 in Northern Colorado when I heard a terribly loud noise like an explosion above my head. I jerked but kept control of the car. My immediate thought was that something dropped on my roof but I wasn't under an overpass. Frantically looking in all directions, I saw something dark flying in the air towards the side of the road. At the same time, motorcycles traveling behind me were moving out of my lane. I pulled over and found my Sunroof had instantaneously exploded outwards. There were bits of glass everywhere. It was certainly a startling driver safety issue that caused me to jerk the wheel. At highway speeds, it is fortunate that I didn't lose control or roll my vehicle. If the inside sunroof cover had been open as it is most of the time, bits of glass would have exploded all over the inside of the car showering the driver and passengers, including their faces and eyes. It was a terribly dangerous situation. I immediately reported it to my dealer who would not even look at the car. The dealer said they don't deal with glass. They recommended a glass installer, Anders Glass. Anders didn't deal with sunroofs. They sent me to NOVUS Glass who inspected, sealed up, then ordered and replaced the unit with a used sunroof. The problem couldn't be reproduced because the sunroof was shattered. There are no glass warning lights. No other warning lights, messages or symptoms appeared before or after the sunroof spontaneously exploded outward. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2025 | STEERING | When turning the wheel at low speeds the steering wheel suddenly hits something like a steel wall and sometimes huts the wrist of the driver. it feels like a piece of steel blocking the rotation of the steering wheel. This happens now on a regular basis. Dealership can't remedy the situation and refuses to contact corporate technical dept for a remedy. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving down a 4 lane highway at 70mph with no landscaping, cars or trucks around me what so ever and my sunroof imploded on me. Luckily my sunshade was closed. The glass was domed outwards like pressure from inside the cabin pushed it out and shattered into tiny pieces. Hyundai is aware of this issue but is not willing to cover it under warranty. My vehicle isn't even 3 years old and has less than 30,000 miles on it. I bought this vehicle due to all the great reviews about the warranty, well now that I need something fixed under warranty, they are not willing to help me out. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | When driving over uneven roads and if you need to apply the brakes abruptly, the ABS engages (shaking brake pedal) and I am unable to immediately stop my SUV until I’m back on even surface. This has occurred twice going over train track Road crossing and someone quickly needed to stop and once I was on the tracks I had to immediately brake but I could not slow down. SUV has 23000 miles. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Please see attachment: | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof exploded while driving. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |