AI Damage2023 Hyundai Palisade: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade filed 408 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and seat belts. The maker issued 76 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 408
- involving a crash
- 6
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 76
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 19% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 18% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- 8 Forward collision avoidance 6% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 83 complaints (20% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Seat belts: 76 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Visibility: 72 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Electrical system: 40 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Engine: 38 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 408 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 83 | 3 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 76 | 0 | 9 |
| Visibility | 72 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 1 | 11 |
| Engine | 38 | 1 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 38 | 0 | 7 |
| Suspension | 27 | 0 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The car rolled forward with me partially outside the vehicle, dragging me until it struck a tree. This incident reflects a critical failure in the vehicle’s electrical/safety systems: •The transmission did not engage Park when selected. •The door-open rollaway prevention system did not activate.
The problem: At low speed below 30mph and braking simultaneously when going over rough ground (non slippery), potholes or in my accident going over a 6” drain to my garage, the ABS kicks in when it shouldn’t and the brake pedal vibrates and the vehicle lurches a bit.
The "Critical Forward Safety functions are limited" and "Radar blocked." warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. A dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer.
The contact stated that after the crash numerous warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who determined that the front passenger side tie rod was bent and that all of the collision sensors and the ABS module and the steering column sensor needed to be replaced.
My vehicle is experiencing sudden, unprovoked engine stalling specifically during turns [Specify: e.g., when turning right from a complete stop / while coasting through a left turn at 15 mph]. When the engine stalls mid-turn, the vehicle immediately loses all power steering and braking assist.
Tail light and the back don't light up just a script on each side lights are red but the brake light work
The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to two dealers, and the contact was informed that the parts were limited and on back order.
When slowing from 12-10 mph to a stop, the vehicle will sound as if brakes are grinding and make sudden stopping changes. Only happens at low speeds. Believed to be a software issue related to Service Campaign 9C8.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 140 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 7% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Palisade has 295 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 408, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition…
- Certain Palisade (LX2) and Santa Fe (NC) vehicles equipped with Lambda II 6-cylinder engines may exhibit…
Certain Palisade (LX2) and Santa Fe (NC) vehicles equipped with Lambda II 6-cylinder engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for…
- Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior…
Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. This warranty extension…
- Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter…
Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of…
- Certain 2020 – 2024 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of…
Certain 2020 – 2024 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn rear self-leveling shock absorbers. At…
- Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may display a “Check forward safety systems” warning message on the cluster…
Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may display a “Check forward safety systems” warning message on the cluster along with DTC C272246, due to the front view camera calibration range being exceeded. This bulletin provides…
- Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due…
Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a…
- Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle…
Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending…
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in…
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…
- Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may produce noise from AWD coupling vibrations when making turns caused by a…
Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may produce noise from AWD coupling vibrations when making turns caused by a logic error with the All Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit (AWD ECU). This bulletin provides instructions to…
- Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due…
Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the engine oil filter…
- Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels
hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of…
NHTSA lists 76 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, seat belts, visibility. Total complaints: 408. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (20%), seat belts (19%), warning lights, check engine (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA lists 76 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Palisade from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.