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2023 Hyundai Palisade visibility/wiper problems

53 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade cite visibility/wiper, 13% of all 411 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 1 recall on this component.

Complaints
53
13% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
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Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the visibility/wiper

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The wipers stopped working midway and they wouldn’t come back on until 15 minutes afterwards. It was pouring down rain and the visibility was terrible and couldn’t see anything in front of me. Our safety was at risk because of the wipers and windshield. We just got our vehicle on 5/12 - and on 5/20 it first happened then took it in - got a loner car - picked up the vehicle 5/21 and on 5/23 the wipers stopped working again and our safety was at risk and visibility was awful. On our vehicle has been at the dealership since 5/25 and haven’t heard from them yet.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 1, 2026Visibility/wiperODI 11741289
“There is an ejection mitigation recall and no remedy from Hyundai in the near future. This sets us up for future injury to my children in the event we are in an accident. This also will result in a lawsuit by us to Hyundai should I or my children are injured or maimed in the event thus vehicle does not properly protect us in an accident. The seat belts are recalled as well and parts are on back order. The solution from Hyundai is to continue to use the defective belts with minor children and hope for the best. This is simply unacceptable.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 18, 2026Air bags, Seat belts, Visibility/wiperODI 11738450
“While driving my 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy at about 30 mph on a small paved street, the sunroof suddenly exploded with a very loud bang. There were no other cars nearby, no debris, and nothing hit the vehicle. Thankfully, the inside sliding cover was closed, so no glass entered the cabin, but the sound was extremely alarming and could have easily caused an accident if conditions were different. The dealership refused to cover the repair under warranty. After looking online, I discovered many other Hyundai owners reporting the same issue with their panoramic sunroofs, so this does not appear to be an isolated incident. This is a major safety concern. If the interior cover had been open, shattered glass would have fallen directly onto me and my passengers, likely causing injuries. The sudden loud explosion can also startle drivers and lead to loss of control. I believe this is a dangerous defect that requires investigation.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 19, 2025Visibility/wiperODI 11688377
“I was driving down the street in my neighborhood and heard an extremely loud explosion. I pulled over to check that it wasn’t the tires and that there wasn’t anything on the street. As i pulled into my driveway i heard rattling on the roof, i got out the car to check and saw that the sunroof was shattered and there was shards of glass everywhere. There did not appear to be any impacts though, just shattered glass. I had the sunroof shade closed so no glass fell on me, thank God.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 28, 2025Visibility/wiperODI 11657253
“AFTER REMOVING snow from my windshield, the left (driver's) side wiper is not moving. I'm trying to make an appointment with Key Hyundai of Milford, CT - the dealer does not have an appointment until February. This is a real safety issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 26, 2025Visibility/wiperODI 11638670
“Recent snow in North East - removing snow and clearing windshield AFTER REMOVING snow from my windshield, the left (driver's) side wiper is not moving. Called Key Hyundai of Milford, CT - the dealer does not have an appointment until February. This is a real safety issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 22, 2025Visibility/wiperODI 11637616

Showing 6 of 53 reports. Read every report on NHTSA.gov.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

1 recall on this component

Visibility

Free remedy

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.

Visibility/wiperReported Mar 17, 2023NHTSA 23V180000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 7, 2026

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