AVOIR

2023 Hyundai Palisade

Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.

71/100
Worth a look

AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.

What owners actually report

Owners have filed 397 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, and it carries 5 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.

Complaints by area, from NHTSA records for this model-year
AreaComplaintsShare
Service brakes5313%
Seat belts5013%
Visibility/wiper4110%
Unknown or other379%
Suspension174%
Power train164%
Visibility123%
Engine113%
Air bags92%
Service brakes82%

In owners' own words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.

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

NHTSA complaint: Electrical system

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 B

NHTSA complaint: Seat belts

The engine shuts off to accessory mode when the car is parked or idle for more than 1 minute or so, and the “engine auto” is turned off (light illuminated)— this is our observed correlation. To clarify, the engine auto i

NHTSA complaint: Engine

Recall number 25V607000 for my 2023 Hyundai Palisade has been in effect for one year and the dealerships continue to state they do not have the parts to correct this recall. This is a safety issue because it involves se

NHTSA complaint: Seat belts

Recall # 26V034000 for my 2023 Hyundai Palisade has not been resolved after 9 months since it was issued. Dealership all say they do not have the parts to remedy this recall. I have made repeated attempts to get this i

NHTSA complaint: Air bags

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the contact was informed that parts were

NHTSA complaint: Seat belts

On June 27, 2026 I started the vehicle and every warning light came on and the gauge cluster started cycling through system failure warnings for most every component/system on the vehicle. The vehicle was barely drivable

NHTSA complaint: Electrical system

I am writing to file a formal complaint XXX regarding a severe safety defect on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade. On XXX, in [XXX] while driving under normal operating conditions, the sunroof glass spontaneously exploded with

NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other

Recalls on record

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.

Visibility/wiper 23V180000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.

Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai

Service brakes 23V415000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.

Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump 23V526000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owne

Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly 25V607000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.

Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. De

The seven scores

Reliability raw78good
Longevity est.78good
Maintenance67good
Depreciation61average
Performance69good
Efficiency39below average
Safety93excellent

How it compares in its class

Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.

Which of these numbers are measured

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Common questions

What goes wrong with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

Owners have filed 397 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and service brakes is the most reported area with 53 of them (13%). There are 5 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

AVOIR scores its reliability 78/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.

How long will a 2023 Hyundai Palisade last?

AVOIR scores its longevity 78/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2023 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.

Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 71/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.

Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.