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2023 Hyundai Palisade service brakes problems

81 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade cite service brakes, 20% of all 411 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
81
20% of all complaints
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the service brakes

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“My car has been giving me issues for over 6 months. The staff at Hyundai have no idea what is going on. I bought my car from Hyundai and have only gotten service from Hyundai. On my dashboard you will see several lights blinking. The seatbelt signs in the back light up when no one is in the seat. The lights on the dashboard are very dim. The blinkers do not work sometimes. Some days I cannot automatic start or open the back cab. All of this is random and happens whenever with no warning.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 30, 2026Electrical system, Seat belts, Service brakesODI 11774697
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 10, 2026Service brakesODI 11770362
“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 turning on the ABS system and causing us not to be able to brake for about 10-15 feet. If there was a person or vehicle in the way we would have crashed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 6, 2026Suspension, Service brakesODI 11748673
“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 times. Another time, I was approaching an intersection again at approximately 30 mph. The brakes stuttered so hard that I barely stopped before entering the path of the oncoming traffic. On a later separate time, traveling at approximately 35 mph, we were fully in the crosswalk when the car finally stopped. These were just the scariest of times, not inclusive of all occurrences. The trouble began within the first few months of purchasing the car in 2023 and still happens. I reported this to the dealership on several occasions. They claim it is normal for the vehicle but it is a danger to the occupants in the car and the nearby pedestrians.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 30, 2026Service brakesODI 11728135
“When coming to a stop at a slow speed on uneven ground, my vehicle would not brake. It vibrated and wouldn’t gain traction like the antilock breaking system activated. I had to pump the brake multiple times to finally get the car to stop before hitting the vehicle in front of me. This has happened multiple times when coming to a This has happened multiple times when coming to a stop over the railroad tracks. Upon researching the issue, this seems to be a frequent issue with the Hyundai palisade.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 23, 2026Service brakesODI 11719795
“I am reporting a recurring, life-threatening electronic failure in my 2023 Hyundai Palisade. On [XXX], while turning into an intersection, the vehicle's brakes spontaneously engaged, stalling the car in the path of oncoming traffic. During this event, multiple critical safety systems failed simultaneously, including the headlights and horn, leaving me unable to warn other drivers. A "violent" surge was required to clear the intersection, risking a high-speed collision. Similar spontaneous recurrences occurred on [XXX] and [XXX], and most recently on [XXX]. These incidents are characterized by "phantom braking," total loss of propulsion, and a complete lack of interior/exterior electronic response. Technical Evidence: Diagnostic scans revealed 16 distinct fault codes (including C161608, C181287, and U012687) involving the Chassis Control Module, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and communication buses. Despite these logged codes, Hyundai and the dealership have repeatedly returned the vehicle to me, stating they "cannot replicate" the issue, thereby dismissing a documented electronic record of failure. Arbitration Status: I entered into BBB Auto Line Arbitration…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 23, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11713015

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.