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2023 Hyundai Palisade

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Palisade.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Palisade arrives with a 6.86‑qt oil capacity and 5W‑30 viscosity, mated to an Automatic (S8) transmission and EPA‑rated 19/25/21 mpg. Its reliability profile shows 378 total owner complaints over the 2020‑2026 span, with service‑brake issues topping the complaint categories and five recall actions recorded. The most recent year, 2026, logged just 98 complaints — a marked decline from the 517 complaints recorded in 2020. Overall, the 2023 model year sits near the low end of the complaint curve, suggesting improved reliability relative to earlier generations.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.86 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 263203CKB0. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnONOEM · verified
Tire size245/50R20 102VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263203CKB0
Fuel filter31112B1000
Spark plug1884911070
Front wiper blades99H09AKA26H

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.5 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height68.9 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4314 lb
Track (front / rear)66.9 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume155 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Palisade of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2023 XRT HTRAC
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023XRT HTRAC 3.8L V66.40 sec14.80 sec291 hpAWD
2023Calligraphy HTRAC 3.8L V66.90 sec15.10 sec291 hpAWD
2023Calligraphy HTRAC 3.8L V67.00 sec15.30 sec291 hpAWD
2024Calligraphy Night Edition HTRAC 3.8L V67.60 sec15.80 sec291 hpAWD
2020Limited HTRAC 3.8L V66.80 sec15.10 sec291 hpAWD
2020Limited HTRAC 3.8L V66.90 sec15.20 sec291 hpAWD
2020Limited HTRAC 3.8L V67.10 sec15.30 sec291 hpAWD
2026Hybrid Calligraphy HTRAC 2.5L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.7-kWh6.60 sec15.00 sec329 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.86 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.39 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.73 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity6.86 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-85 · GL-5

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.26-1.37 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.18-3.88 oz

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 32,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 64,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2023 the Palisade registered 378 complaints, a slight uptick from 290 in 2022 but still below the 517 complaints seen in 2020, indicating a moderate downward trend in issues over the past three years. The recall count remained steady at five recalls each year from 2020 through 2024, with a decline to three recalls in 2025 and 2026, suggesting that the most significant recall activity occurred early in the generation. Investigations hovered at two per year from 2020 to 2024, dropping to none in 2025, while the number of traffic safety bulletins fell from 173 in 2020 to 71 in 2023, reflecting a gradual reduction in reported safety concerns. The 2023 complaint profile shows service brakes (53) and seat belts (42) as the primary issues, with no fire complaints reported, and only six crash complaints, which is lower than the 2022 figure of 84. Overall, 2023 sits near the mid‑point of the generation’s trend, with a stable recall history and fewer safety bulletins than earlier years, suggesting that a 2023 Palisade is a reasonable purchase but buyers should still verify recent brake and seat belt service records.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
71
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
378
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 378 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes53
Seat Belts42
Visibility/Wiper41
Unknown Or Other36
Suspension17
Power Train15
Visibility12
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V180000Visibility/WiperReported 17/03/2023

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… 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…

23V415000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power AssistReported 08/06/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 71 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-BE-012H TSB2026-06-17Electrical SystemSome Palisade (LX2) vehicles may display a “Check forward safety systems” warning message…
26-EE-007H TSB2026-06-16Electrical SystemSome Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience…
26-SS-001H TSB2026-06-10SuspensionCertain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of…
26-TC-001H2026-05-31SuspensionSome Palisade (LX2) vehicles may produce noise from AWD coupling vibrations when making…
26-EM-012H DCS2026-05-29EngineSome Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Palisade take?

6.86 qt of Quaker State 5W-30 ACEA A5 of Above Full Synthetic Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Palisade have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Palisade get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.