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2023 Hyundai Palisade problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
21%
66 of 320 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 21% of relevant complaints.

Better than 86% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).

Excludes 80 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 17%).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026
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Does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 66 of 320 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (21%). For comparison, the 2022 scores 26%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
66
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
400
this model year
Fires reported
0
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
5
6 crashes · 2 injuries

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES82 · 21%
SEAT BELTS75 · 19%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER72 · 18%
VISIBILITY/WIPER53 · 13%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39 · 10%
POWER TRAIN38 · 10%

The years either side

2010
no data
2011
no data
2012
no data
2013
no data
2014
no data
2015
no data
2016
no data
2017
no data
2018
no data
2019
no data
2020
32%
153 of 537
2021
24%
76 of 439
2022
26%
60 of 309
2023
21%
66 of 400

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE09/16/2026
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 again.…
ENGINE08/31/2026
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 is automatically turned on when the car starts— the engine will automatically turn off for a short pe…
POWER TRAIN08/20/2026
2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy less than 3 years old has a leaking factory radiator. Hyundai has TSBs for this on earlier models, but it is still happening.

Three of 66 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade (5)

VISIBILITY/WIPER
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which c…
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
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…

This does not say whether a particular car has an open, unrepaired recall. That depends on the VIN.

Before you buy a 2023 Hyundai Palisade

Questions people ask about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade

Does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 66 of 320 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (21%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Hyundai Palisade years are better?

The 2023 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Hyundai Palisade years we track (21%). The other years run higher.

Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle.