Hyundai Palisade Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Hyundai Palisade across 7 model years. The 2020 model year has the most (115). The words owners use most often: “windshield cracked” (13% of reports).
- 274visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 52%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.
- Windshield cracked: mentioned in 36 of 274 complaints (13%)
- Small pebble: mentioned in 25 of 274 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 274 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Hyundai Palisade visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Palisade | 7 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Palisade | 12 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Palisade | 53 | 13% | 9,600 |
| 2022 Palisade | 35 | 11% | 10,450 |
| 2021 Palisade | 48 | 11% | 1,325 |
| 2020 Palisade | 115 | 21% | 4,364 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility/wiper
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Problem: 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's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Windshield has cracked multiple times
The driver-side windshield wiper arm/attachment system malfunctioned. This is the same component area addressed by Hyundai Safety Recall 243 (NHTSA Recall 23V-180). The dealership documented that the driver-side âwiper arm nut backed off causing wiper arm to come off car.â Photographs also show…
The sunroof spontaneously broke while driving on the interstate at an estimated speed of 70 mph. There was no severe weather issues or traffic issues. Glass did make it into the car, in both the drivers and passenger seat. Unsure if it made it to the back seat where a [XXX] baby was in a car seat…
The panoramic roof glass on my 2024 Hyundai Palisade shattered unexpectedly while the vehicle was stationary or just beginning to move. I did not observe any object striking the vehicle, nor was the vehicle involved in a collision. The glass continued to fall into the passenger compartment…
We purchased a New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Limited. We drove two other palisades (XRT and SEL). We did not have any issues with the windshield. We purchased a Limited trim that was not on the lot, but in a different city with the same company. We did not drive a Limited or Calligraphy since we drove…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Palisades have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 274 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Hyundai Palisade. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Palisade visibility/wiper?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility/wiper. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Hyundai Palisade?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield cracked”, in 36 of 274 complaints, followed by “small pebble” (25).
Other Hyundai Palisade problems
- Seat Belts problems (425)
- Service Brakes problems (425)
- Engine problems (322)
- Electrical System problems (228)
- Suspension problems (174)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (167)
- Power Train problems (155)
- Seats problems (130)
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