The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V627000·Announced 2022-08-15

2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade windshield wiper motor failure recall

Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles due to windshield wiper motor failure. The inoperative wipers reduce visibility and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a safety-critical visibility component with potential to increase crash risk. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

When the windshield wipers fail, visibility is reduced while driving. This increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 122,949 vehicles are affected. Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022.

Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for service. The NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
2020 HYUNDAI PALISADE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Windshield Wipers
Hazard
  • wiper-failure
  • visibility-defect
  • crash-risk
Affected units
122,949

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PALISADE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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