2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Hyundai Kona | 2023 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 62 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 72 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 79 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 35 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 53 |
| Power Train | 10 | 37 |
| Engine | 7 | 35 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 24 |
| Suspension | 0 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 37 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2023 Hyundai Kona
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.