NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Hyundai Palisade Safety Ratings
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade scores 80 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 5 recalls, and 376 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 80/100, placing it in the Strong band. Five-star overall crash protection is a genuine strength, but five active recalls, including one park-outside campaign, pull the score down from the prior year and deserve serious attention before purchase.
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade ranks 108 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 80 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.3% |
| Recalls on file | 5 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 376 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 108 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2023 Palisade slides two points from the 2022 model's 82/100 to 80/100, both within the Strong band, but the direction matters. The crash-protection sub-score of 66 out of 70 is the clear foundation of this year's rating and reflects genuinely excellent NHTSA performance. Where the 2023 year stumbles is in its defect record, which contributes only 8.5 out of a possible 20 points, dragged down by five active recall campaigns. That park-outside powertrain recall, tied specifically to 2023 and 2024 Palisade vehicles, is the single most consequential safety event attached to this model year. The brake booster diaphragm recall is also exclusive to 2023 Palisade production, adding a second year-specific defect concern. The avoidance-tech sub-score of 5 out of 10 reflects that forward collision warning is listed as both standard and optional across configurations, meaning not every 2023 Palisade on the used market will carry the same tech package. Buyers should verify the specific trim's equipment. The complaint volume of 376 reports, with Service Brakes as the top alleged category at 81 reports, aligns with the brake booster recall and reinforces why the defect-record sub-score pulled the overall Index down from the prior year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Hyundai Palisade perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Palisade AWD achieved an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA, matching the highest possible scores in both frontal and side impact protection. Its performance in rollover testing was comparatively lower, earning 4 out of 5 stars with a 14 percent rollover risk. However, the vehicle did not tip during the dynamic rollover assessment.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17098
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Yes, five recalls cover this model year. Components include curtain air bags, seat belt buckle assemblies, the windshield wiper motor, and the brake booster diaphragm. Most critically, a powertrain recall involving the electronic control unit for the automatic transmission carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, signaling an elevated risk that owners must resolve promptly.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN26V034000
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Reported 2026-01-23
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY25V607000
Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letter
Reported 2025-09-12
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP23V526000
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
Reported 2023-07-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST23V415000
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 245.
Reported 2023-06-08
VISIBILITY/WIPER23V180000
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
Reported 2023-03-17
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
A total of 376 unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Service Brakes (81 reports), Unknown or Other (69), Seat Belts (63), Visibility and Wipers (53), Electrical System (35), and Powertrain (34). Six alleged crashes and two alleged injuries appear in the dataset.
376 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
A critical safety alert for the 2023 Palisade demands immediate attention: at least two recall campaigns specifically affect this model year, including a park-outside advisory related to its powertrain. Any prospective owner of a 2023 Palisade must check the vehicle's VIN against the NHTSA recall database. Verify that all outstanding recalls have been fully remedied, with written confirmation, prior to purchase.
- The 2023 model year carries a park-outside or do-not-drive powertrain recall specific to 2023 and 2024 Palisade vehicles, involving the electronic control unit for the automatic transmission, making VIN verification essential for any used purchase.
- A brake booster diaphragm recall applies exclusively to 2023 Palisade production, a year-specific defect that aligns with Service Brakes being the most frequently alleged complaint category at 81 unverified reports.
- The defect-record sub-score of 8.5 out of 20 is the primary reason the 2023 Index dropped two points from the 2022 model's 82, even though crash-protection performance at 66 out of 70 remained strong.
- Forward collision warning is listed as both standard and optional across 2023 Palisade configurations, so buyers should confirm which safety technologies are actually equipped on the specific used vehicle being evaluated.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Hyundai Palisade places
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Hyundai Palisade safety questions
Was the 2023 Hyundai Palisade crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Hyundai Palisade crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Hyundai Palisade earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 14.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 376 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 17098), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Palisade 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 108 of 139 in the SUV class for 2023.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.