2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V526)
Hyundai Motor America · 52,109 vehicles · Reported July 27, 2023
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 52,109 2023 Hyundai Elantra; 2023 Hyundai Kona; 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade; 2023 Hyundai Sonata; 2023-2024 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 23V526 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V526000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 246 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 27, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2023 Hyundai Elantra; 2023 Hyundai Kona; 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade; 2023 Hyundai Sonata; 2023-2024 Hyundai Tucson |
| Units affected | 52,109 |
| Component | Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Fluid / Lubricant > Pump |
| Safety risk | An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade in recall 23V526?
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Palisade with recall 23V526?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 23V526, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V526?
Recall 23V526 covers 52,109 vehicles: 2023 Hyundai Elantra; 2023 Hyundai Kona; 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade; 2023 Hyundai Sonata; 2023-2024 Hyundai Tucson.
NHTSA lists 52,109 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hyundai | Elantra |
| 2023 | Hyundai | Kona |
| 2023-2024 | Hyundai | Palisade |
| 2023 | Hyundai | Sonata |
| 2023-2024 | Hyundai | Tucson |
What is the fix for the Palisade drivetrain pump recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
When was recall 23V526 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 23V526 to NHTSA on July 27, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 27, 2023 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V526000. |
| September 7, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 38 months ago. If your Palisade was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Palisade is part of recall 23V526?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V526 is open on your Palisade, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2024 Palisade vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Palisade owners do about recall 23V526?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V526000 applies to your Palisade.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Call a Hyundai dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any pump symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Palisade owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,266 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 104 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 23V526 was reported on July 27, 2023, owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 16 of them (17%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the transmission and were received on or after July 27, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,266 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 104 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Hyundai Palisade: 400 complaints in total, 38 about the transmission
- 2024 Hyundai Palisade: 386 complaints in total, 13 about the transmission
- 2023 Hyundai Tucson: 133 complaints in total, 14 about the transmission
- 2023 Hyundai Elantra: 98 complaints in total, 9 about the transmission
- 2024 Hyundai Tucson: 97 complaints in total, 4 about the transmission
- 2023 Hyundai Sonata: 87 complaints in total, 16 about the transmission
- 2023 Hyundai Kona: 65 complaints in total, 10 about the transmission
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Dear Customer Care, I am the owner of a 2023 Hyundai Kona AWD purchased brand new from Vision Hyundai West Henrietta, NY. I paid for the vehicle in full with a cashier's check totaling over $31,000. At just 64,000 miles, the vehicle has become undrivable-experiencing loud noises, jerking, and no acceleration.
2023 Hyundai Kona owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11674917, filed July 20, 2025
My Kona N Line is not functioning well. Especially after driving for a longer period of time. About 60% of the time, upon letting go of my brake, the car jerks. Going from 0 – 5 mph is the worst. The car definitely hesitates many times.
2023 Hyundai Kona owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11698455, filed November 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before driving forward. The Engine START/STOP feature was engaged. The contact stated that the ESC warning light was illuminated temporarily.
2023 Hyundai Kona owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11728608, filed April 1, 2026
Can recall 23V526 make my Palisade a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 23V526000 does not automatically make your Palisade a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
A transmission defect affects the core job of the 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade: moving reliably. Owners often see the same symptom return after a repair, and those repeat visits are the kind of history California's lemon law looks at.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V526
Did the recall 23V526 fix work?
Since recall 23V526 was reported on July 27, 2023, owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 16 of them (17%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 23V526000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Palisade is part of recall 23V526000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V526000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.