393 of the 2,471 complaints about the Hyundai Palisade (15.9%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.8× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
393Complaints · Body & structure
15.9%Share of complaints
1.75×vs. all vehicles
42Last 12 months
0.3%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
42 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 35 in the 12 months before — up 20%.
1 of these reports (0.3%) describes a crash or fire, with 12 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V180000 (2023-03-17, model years 2021, 2022 and 2023).
The sunroof glass exploded while traveling on the highway. The glass panel was closed shut about a minute before the incident. Small and large glass fragments entered the passenger cabin while traveling at highway speed.
Body & structure · 2025-08-04 · ODI 11678252
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, he heard an abnormal popping sound and the sunroof exploded simultaneously.
Body & structure · 2024-03-19 · ODI 11578302
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).
Body & structure · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769631
Door handle peeling or chipping. The metal is sharp and have warn every person that works on my vehicle. I have spoke to dealership while back they stated that it would not be fixed.
Body & structure · 2026-10-01 · ODI 11768386
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.
Body & structure · 2026-09-17 · ODI 11764940
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.
Body & structure · 2026-09-15 · ODI 11764539
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
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.
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.
