2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2023 Volkswagen Atlas
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 Palisade | 2023 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 385 | 122 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 332 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Palisade | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 79 | 15 |
| Engine | 35 | 34 |
| Seat Belts | 68 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 28 |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 | 1 |
| Power Train | 37 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 22 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 5 |
2023 Hyundai Palisade
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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.