Hyundai Palisade Window & Wiper Problems

Window & Wiper complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Sun/moon roof assembly
  35
• Windshield
  17
• Glass, side/rear
  9
• Windshield wiper/washer
  3
• Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
  1
• Rear window wiper/washer
  1

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  10990%
• 25k–50k
  54%
• 50k–75k
  32%
• 75k–100k
  32%
• 100k–150k
  11%
• 150k+
  00%

What owners report

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 two other palisades. When I drove off the lot with our new Palisade I noticed the vision through the windshield didn't seem right (like a fishbowl when looking right and cars in front at a certain distants). We thought, let's give it a week or two, since we many not be use to the new SUV. After less than two weeks we both said something isn't right with the windshield, still was distorted (fishbowl) type of look when driving. The dealship looked at it and said, this is how Heads Up Displays (HUD) are. They called Hyundai, Hyundai said the same thing. We do not have a HUD in our limited. …

Small rock chip in windshield and the next day it was already a long crack formed that is taking up the entire driver view. How this cracked after sitting in my garage overnight is beyond me. I have now been told by the dealership (Northwest Hyundai in Houston) that my dealer windshield coverage only covers up to $1,000 and the replacement is almost $1.900. he said there is no aftermarket options to get it for less. When I bought the car, they said the overage would cover the cost to replace the entire windshield if needed. (I know never buy the dealer add on, but it was a crunch situation to get the car I needed, and I got it for MSRP with the dealer add ons anyways so figured hey if something happens at least I dont have to pay for a new windshield.... welp-- didnt expect to deal with a chip during into a long crack over night.

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, there was a loud explosion before the sound of wind started coming from the sunroof. The contact stated that the sunroof cover was closed, but the contact heard glass shattering while driving. The contact drove to her daughter's residence and discovered that the sunroof had exploded. There was no impact to the sunroof to cause the sunroof glass to explode. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the sunroof glass was vacuumed, and pictures were taken to be sent to the manufacturer for assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,500.

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud sound and noticed that the sunroof had unexpectedly exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,600.

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, there was an abnormal booming sound coming from the sunroof, and they discovered that the sunroof glass had shattered. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The sunroof was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

While driving at highway speeds, the sunroof spontaneously shattered. No rocks/debris were found to have caused the sunroof to shatter and we were not manipulating the sunroof in any manner. Luckily, the manually operated internal sunroof cover was in place, or more shattered glass could have entered the two front seats which were occupied. We could have ingested shards of glass, been cut by flying glass, or shards could have entered our eyes, causing a major incident/accident. We could have panicked and swerved aggressively, as the incident was loud and shocking, causing an accident to either us or the surrounding highway traffic. The closest manufacturers shop to the incident did not have the replacement part on hand, so we had to wait until we returned home for replacement parts. The problem was reported to the dealer and the manufacturer inspected the shattered sunroof. …

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the contact heard a sound like a shotgun blast. The contact opened the sunroof shade and saw that the sunroof glass had shattered. The contact started closing the shade and the center glass started collapsing inside the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be inspected, and the contact was informed that the impact from a rock had caused the sunroof glass to shatter. The contact decided to take the vehicle to another dealer. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the second dealer that a claim would be submitted for the failure and the failure would be escalated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,296.

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V180000 (Visibility/Wiper) however, the contact stated that while it was raining, the windshield wipers were intermittently activated, and the front driver's side wiper started striking the metal frame and seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled; however, the contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was informed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 4,200. Parts distribution disconnect.

Related recalls (2)

NHTSA investigations