2023 Hyundai Palisade: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2023 Hyundai Palisade? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 358 complaints, with Brake System as the top reported area.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2023 Hyundai Palisade trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
14.3% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
14.3% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade has 358 owner complaints, 6 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Brake System. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Palisade
- Model year
- 2023
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 358
- Crash-related complaints
- 6
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 27
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2023 Hyundai Palisade Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Uncategorized Issues
Seat Belt Issues
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Uncategorized Issues, Seat Belt Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Inspection Focus
- Inspect brake system thoroughly before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and seat belt components.
- Have a mechanic inspect visibility and wiper systems.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect brake system thoroughly before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and seat belt components.
- Have a mechanic inspect visibility and wiper systems.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2023 Hyundai Palisade, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade are concentrated in the brake system, with 81 reports, followed by uncategorized issues and seat belt problems. Crash-related complaints are low at 6, but the overall confidence in this data is low due to limited model year coverage.
- Brake system accounts for the highest number of complaints at 81.
- Seat belt issues are the third most reported component with 56 complaints.
- Visibility and wiper problems total 51 complaints, indicating a potential pattern.
- Brake System
- Seat Belt Issues
- Visibility/Wiper
All 2023 Hyundai Palisade Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 81 | 3 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 65 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 56 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 51 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 33 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 23 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Buckle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Harness | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact 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 while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side seat bel…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V034000 (Air Bags) and 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted several times. The vehicle was not…
On September 11, 2025, Hyundai of New Port Richey (Lithia Motors) executed a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) contract and delivered a 2023 Hyundai Palisade (VIN: [XXX] act day the manufacturer issued a federal Stop-Sale for Recall #283 (Seatbelt Latch Failure). Internal documents show…
I am reporting a serious and ongoing safety issue involving my 2023 Hyundai Palisade that is currently unresolved and directly impacts the safety of my children and passengers. My vehicle is subject to an open safety recall (Recall 292 – ejection mitigation) for which there is c…
This complaint concerns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade subject to two active safety recalls that remain unresolved, creating an ongoing safety risk. The first involves noncompliance with FMVSS 226 (Ejection Mitigation), identified in a January 2026 recall. The manufacturer has acknowle…
Safety recall on seatbelts and no remedy big safety issues with minor children in the back
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the seat belts had become inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the seat belts were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification…
Safety recalls and I don’t feel safe with my children in car
I have reached out multiple times to the dealership to fix my car but it’s been months since the recalls. I have three kids and I all rows in my car are unsafe due to the seatbelts.
Acceleration hesitation on numerous occasions. Seat belt recall, unresolved. Waiting for parts for over two months. Also waiting for dealership availability and also, I need an available loaner car. I have to drive my child around frequently for personal reasons. I use my th…
I am writing to file a complaint regarding four recalls on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade in the past year, two of which remain unresolved due to lack of parts or remedy. We received notification of the seatbelt recall in October and scheduled with our local Hyundai dealership. Upon …
Hyundai has opened an internal case, number 42429100 Their only resolution is to leave the vehicle at a dealership and rent a car at my own expense. They have offered to give me a slight discount on a trade, but all comparable vehicles are under safety recalls as well. They ha…
As I approached the traffic light from a parking lot, at slow speeds ie 5mph, I hit a patch of uneven ground where the concrete was uneven. The brakes stuttered and lurched. I pumped the brakes without much success and came within inches of hitting the car ahead of me. This has …
The steering wheel clunks and locks when turning at low speeds or when ISG turns the car back on. At times, it is a hard enough jerk to pull it out of my hands. It was taken to the dealership multiple times. The coupler was replaced, but it still jerked the steering wheel. The de…
I purchased this car in September 2025 and learned about the seatbelt recall shortly thereafter. Since then I have been waiting for the repair- my local dealership has had the parts on back order since then. My children ride in the 2nd row and the seatbelt has come unlatched whil…
When moving forward at very slow speed, the steering wheel bounces as if it had been hit by something and we hear a loud "thunk". The whole front end of the car vibrates. This has also happened once while completely stopped at a traffic signal. This has been happening for se…
I’m frustrated with the seatbelt recall. The dealership has been amazing at assisting us, but it’s Hyundai that’s dropping the ball with only release 2 seatbelt buckles per week, per dealership. I have 2 seatbelts in my vehicle that are randomly coming unbuckled. I’ve had a few a…
2023 HYUNDAI PALISADE VIN [XXX] Vehicle rear shock absorbers failed. Steering and drivability adversely impacted. Many many many complaints online document these defective parts and Hyundai's failure to resolve problems and supply properly functioning parts. Hyundai customer s…
I own a 2023 Hyundai Palisade Limited that currently has confirmed active safety recalls affecting critical passenger safety systems, including the third-row side-curtain airbag recall and the second-row seat belt buckle recall. We have experienced firsthand the seat belts coming…
Manufacturer Recall Number283 NHTSA Recall Number25V607000 I took my car to McGovern Hyundai in Arlington, MA to have the seat belt recall issue fixed. The recall was issued in September 2025. I was told that they cannot fix the issue because they do have the parts. I have childr…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 358 owner complaints, 6 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?▾
#1: Brake System (81 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (65 complaints). #3: Seat Belt Issues (56 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, NHTSA complaints include 6 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 358 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. A major recall area is VISIBILITY/WIPER. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Palisade?▾
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Brake System during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Palisade reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.