HYUNDAI PALISADE (2021) recall — Visibility/Wiper
Hyundai recalls 2021 Palisade vehicles with windshield wiper motor issues that may fail in snow/ice, risking reduced visibility and crashes. Owners get free wiper arm replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles because the windshield wiper motor can fail in snow or ice, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have the driver-side wiper arm replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80467-hyundai-2021-palisade-wiper-failure-risk-recall-243.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80467-hyundai-2021-palisade-wiper-failure-risk-recall-243 · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V180000
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“Hyundai 2021 Palisade: Wiper Failure Risk - Recall 243.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80467-hyundai-2021-palisade-wiper-failure-risk-recall-243. Based on NHTSA recall #23V180000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V180000).
Why it’s dangerous
The windshield wiper motor may stop working due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield. This can cause wipers to fail, reducing visibility and increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Palisade vehicles with the specific wiper motor issue are most at risk. This affects drivers who use the wipers in snowy or icy conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Palisade has a windshield wiper motor that fails in snow or ice. The recall covers vehicles with the specific wiper motor issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule wiper arm replacement.
Get Wiper Arm Replacement
Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The windshield wiper motor may fail in snow or ice, causing wipers to stop working and reducing visibility.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021 Palisade may be affected if the windshield wiper motor fails in snow or ice conditions.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to arrange free wiper arm replacement.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V180000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 23V180000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V180000 (March 17, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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