2023 Hyundai Palisade Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “applying brakes” (9% of reports).
- 80service brakes complaints
- 16,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 3%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 7 of 80 complaints (9%)
- Railroad tracks: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
- Hit front: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
- Oncoming traffic: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 1 complaint that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 80 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Hyundai Palisade service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 6 | 5% | — |
| 2025 Palisade | 91 | 36% | 7,000 |
| 2024 Palisade | 215 | 55% | 700 |
| 2023 Palisade | 80 | 20% | 16,000 |
| 2022 Palisade | 12 | 4% | 30,200 |
| 2021 Palisade | 9 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Palisade | 12 | 2% | 6,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Problem: 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 245.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
When slowing from 12-10 mph to a stop, the vehicle will sound as if brakes are grinding and make sudden stopping changes. Only happens at low speeds. Believed to be a software issue related to Service Campaign 9C8.
The self leveling shocks have gone bad two times now in a matter of 4 months. The first time we had no major issues but the second time it caused the ABS system to kick in while making a left turn. The dealer said it was caused by the car not sensing the correct posture because of the shocks…
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 happened multiple…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Hyundai Palisades have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade (20% of the 405 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 16,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
The most frequent phrase is “applying brakes”, in 7 of 80 complaints, followed by “railroad tracks” (6).
Other 2023 Hyundai Palisade problems
See all 2023 Hyundai Palisade problems or service brakes problems across all Palisade years.