Hyundai Palisade Windshield Wiper Motor Failure

NHTSA campaign 22V627000 · Reported Aug 15, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

high How serious is it? About this label

Wiper failure can reduce visibility while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V627000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 15, 2022
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Hyundai Palisade vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may stop working, causing the wipers to fail.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer to have the driver-side wiper arm replaced; you can also call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (recall 233).
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V627000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2020 Hyundai Palisade
2021 Hyundai Palisade

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Other Hyundai Palisade recalls

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Mar 17, 2026Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid Power Seats May Trap Peoplehigh
Jan 27, 2026Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Instrument Display May Failmedium
Jan 23, 2026Hyundai Palisade Third-Row Airbag May Deploy Wronghigh
Sep 12, 2025Hyundai Palisade seat belt buckles may not latchhigh
May 6, 2025Hyundai Palisade Oil Pump Fire Riskcritical

All 16 Palisade recalls

Official notice

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Safety risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.