2023 Hyundai Palisade problems & reliability

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

Most reported problems

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

What owners report

• “I am reporting a serious safety issue involving a 2023 Hyundai Palisade with approximately 26,000 miles. While the vehicle is being driven, the ESC warning light illuminates and the vehicle can unexpectedly come to a stop, shift into Park, and shut down. The vehicle must then be restarted before it can be driven…”

  Engine · filed Sep 16, 2026

• “The seat belts in passenger seat don’t work either too long or won’t extend Forward collision warning is always on AC Does not work properly I’ve called the Hyundai redmccombs dealership multiple times and even Took the car and they Said the part was ready then they say it wasn’t The seat belts is a huge safety…”

  Seat Belts · filed Sep 9, 2026

• “I am reporting an unresolved safety issue involving the seat belt buckle recall on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade (NHTSA Recall 25V-607 / Hyundai Campaign 283). For several months, I have repeatedly contacted Hyundai Myrtle Beach attempting to have the recall repair completed. I do not have the exact dates of every…”

  Seat Belts · filed Sep 1, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

• Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch

  Preliminary Evaluation PE24021 · opened Aug 7, 2024 · closed Dec 12, 2025 · led to recall 25V607

• Windshield Wiper Failure

  Recall Query RQ22005 · opened Dec 2, 2022 · closed May 26, 2023 · led to recall 23V180000

Technical service bulletins

74 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The 10 most recent:

• 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…

  Z05 OL · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 26, 2026

• 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…

  Z15 OL · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 3, 2026

• 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…

  Z12 OL · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 15, 2026

• 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…

  26-BE-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026

• 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…

  26-EE-007H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026

• 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…

  26-SS-001H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 11, 2026

• 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…

  26-TC-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2026

• 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…

  26-EM-012H DCS · Warranty Program/Extension · issued May 30, 2026

• 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…

  26-EM-012H DN · Warranty Program/Extension · issued May 30, 2026

• 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…

  26-EM-012H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued May 30, 2026

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.